A PAIR OF OPEN RING-SHAPED MINDANAO GOLD EAR ... Lot n° 41
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Philippines, Mindanao, 8th – 13th century. A pair of gold-cast oval ear ornaments, each composed of an open oval ring with a line of small tooth-shaped extensions along the outer rim.
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: Very good condition with few expected traces of age and wear.
Weight: 17.9 g in total
Dimensions: Size 2.7 x 3.0 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 633/1000
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest 2013, page 215.
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.
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