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A chAM ZIRcON ANd AMeThysT-seT gOld RePOussÉ
PecTORAl dePIcTINg NANdI ANd NAgAs
Champa, 10th-12th century. The richly decorated pectoral with fine repoussé
depicting Nandi, the holy white bull of Hindu mythology and mount of Shiva, the
top section of the pectoral representing nagas but reminiscent of bull horns
in their shape, surrounded by scrolling cloud designs, set with four gemstones
(zircon and amethyst) above the bull. Two gold hooks allow the pectoral to be
worn as a necklace.
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 as well as
little verdigris and soil encrustations.

Weight: 21.2 g
Dimensions: Size 5.7 x 8.8 cm
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 140, Budapest
2013.
Alloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.

estimate euR 2,400
Starting price EUr 1,200

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