Description A MASSIVE AND ELABORATE CHAM GOLD RING WITH GANESHA
Champa, 10th-14th century. The large oval ring top elaborately carved and neatly incised depicting Ganesha seated cross-legged on a double lotus base, holding attributes in his hands, wearing a large crown on his head, with a protruding belly and the trunk curved to one side, a halo behind the deity. The broad shoulders with crashing waves surrounding Ganesha.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with few minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 25.1 g
Dimensions: Size 3.0 x 2.7 cm, Inner Diameter 2.1 cm
Published: The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 150, Budapest 2013.
Alloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.