TWO PAIRS OF RING-SHAPED CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD ORNAMENTS
Champa, 10th – 11th century. Both pairs are executed in repoussé, each pair a decorated golden ring with a butterfly attached.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Overall in good condition with some traces of wear.
Weight: 5.1 g
Dimensions: Size 3.8 x 2.6 cm and 3.6 x 2.4 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 631/1000
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.