A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS WITH... Lot n° 32

Champa, c. 10th – 12th century. The earrings executed in repoussé, the upper part in the form of a four-sided pillar tapering towards the top, above a round gold ball with lotus leaf decorations and a stupa at the end. Two sides show the Hindu god Ganesha dancing, while the other two are inlaid with gemstones (zircon). Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik, Hungary. Dr. Zelnik has built one of the most fascinating and vast collections of South East Asian artworks during the past 4 decades. His collection is considered one of the three most important published collections in the world and he is the director of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute. An official attest by the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute signed by Dr. Zelnik can be provided to the high bidder upon request after payment for the object has been made in full. A private owner, acquired from the above several years ago. Condition: Overall in very good condition with minor traces of wear and age as well as fine patina and soil encrustation. Weight: 22.2 g in total Dimensions: Size 7.0 x 1.6 cm each Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 692/1000 Metallurgic Analysis The data from the metallurgic analysis posted in the catalogue entry for each lot in this auction relates to the proportion of fine gold contained in the gold alloy only. It does not relate to the gross weight of the lot, as the gross weight typically consists of the weight of the gold alloy and the weight of other materials added to the lot such as gemstones, soil encrustations, casting cores or other metals processed within the lot.