Description A CHAM GEMSTONE-SET SILVER REPOUSSé PECTORAL DEPICTING NANDI BULLS
Champa, 10th-12th century. The silver pectoral finely executed in repoussé with four Nandi bulls, the two central bulls confronting, surrounded by scrolling clouds, with four gemstones (amethyst and garnets) above the central bulls’ heads, two hooks allowing for suspension as a pendant.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Good condition with expected minor traces of age and wear, few minor cracks, some verdigris here and there, some tarnishing and golden-brown patina in some areas.
Weight: 37.6 g
Dimensions: Length 16 cm