A NECKLACE WITH NINE RING-SHAPED CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD ORNAMENTS AND RED GLASS BEADS
Champa, 10th – 12th century. The necklace composed of nine gold ornaments executed in repoussé, each piece a decorated gold ring with a butterfly attached, as well as many small red glass beads.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Mostly good condition with some dents to the ornaments as well as minor and expected traces of age and wear.
Weight: 22.3 g
Dimensions: Size 3.6 x 2.2 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 643/1000
Metallurgic Analysis
The data from the metallurgic analysis posted in the catalogue entry for each lot in this auction relates to the proportion of fine gold contained in the gold alloy only. It does
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.