Description A CHAM GEMSTONE-SET GOLD REPOUSSé PECTORAL DEPICTING GANESHA MEDITATING
Champa, 10th-12th century. The pectoral of rectangular form, with fine repoussé depicting Ganesha seated in dhyanasana, his long trunk reaching his protruding belly, and wearing a sash around his torso, surrounded by scrolling cloud designs, and set with six gemstones, three above Ganesha’s head and three below him. Two gold hooks allow the pectoral to be worn as a necklace.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.
Weight: 17.7 g
Dimensions: Size 6.3 x 9.1 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.