A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT WITH STONE INTAG... Lot n° 8

Champa, early classical period, 8th – 10th century. The intaglio dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The front of this oval gold pendant shows a standing Hindu deity, cut into a smoky quartz, surrounded by decorative designs in repoussé. The back also shows a traditional Cham Hindu deity, this one executed in repoussé. 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: Excellent condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as some patina on the back. Weight: 14 g Dimensions: Height 5.3 cm, Width 3.4 cm Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 668/1000 Literature comparison: Similar Cham pendants are published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 76-81 (pages 112-113), Budapest 2007. 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.