Description A KHMER RUBY AND SAPPHIRE-SET GOLD REPOUSSé PECTORAL
Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 10th-14th century. The small pectoral set with two rubies and three sapphires and decorated in repoussé with scrolling cloud designs. With gold hooks and chain 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: Some tears and losses to the material, one ruby is missing, otherwise in good condition with traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.
Weight: 22.2 g
Dimensions: Length 10 cm