Description A LARGE AND FINE JAVANESE SILVER REPOUSSé DANCE CROWN
Indonesia, Java, 19th century. The large silver crown consisting of many separately crafted pieces riveted together, impressively executed in fine repoussé with minute floral and geometric patterns all around, with the frontal element showing an imposing bird of prey with large wings.
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.
Weight: 1,048 g
Dimensions: Height 23.8 cm
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, pages 200/201, Budapest 2013.