AN OVAL CHAM GOLD ELEMENT WITH CONCH
Champa, 12th – 14th century. An oval gold decorative element with a jagged rim, giving the appearance of a stylized sun, engraved in the center with a conch, the attribute of the Hindu god Vishnu.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with few minor and expected traces of age and wear.
Weight: 4.2 g
Dimensions: Size 1.9 x 1.5 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 767/1000
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.