Champa, c. 8th – 10th century. The ring top set with an agate with a dark-brown color in the center, giving the appearance of an eye with wide pupils. The ring further shows gold thread decorations around the band, the rim of the top and lower part.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Fine condition with minor traces of wear and age.
Weight: 5.7 g
Dimensions: Size 3.4 x 2.7 cm, Inner Diameter 2.1 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 499/1000
Published: For a ring with a similar stone see Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 47 (page 112), Budapest 2008.
Metallurgic Analysis
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not relate to the gross weight of the lot, as the gross weight typically consists of the weight of the gold alloy and the weight of other materials added to the lot such as gemstones, soil encrustations, casting cores or other metals processed within the lot.