Description A CHAM GOLD REPOUSSé HAIR ORNAMENT
Champa, 16th-19th century. The richly decorated hair ornament of crescent shape, finely executed in repoussé showing geometric, floral, and sun designs as well as two figures on horseback and two lobster-like mythical animals.
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, some minor bending, and soil encrustations.
Weight: 35.3 g
Dimensions: Length 30 cm
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 219, Budapest 2013.
Alloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.