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A chAM geMsTONe-seT gOld RePOussÉ
PecTORAl dePIcTINg gANeshA MedITATINg
Champa, 10th-12th century. The pectoral of rectangular form, with fine repoussé
depicting Ganesha seated in dhyanasana, his long trunk reaching his protruding
belly, and wearing a sash around his torso, surrounded by scrolling cloud
designs, and set with many gemstones, one above Ganesha’s head and three in
each corner. 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
some verdigris and extensive soil encrustations.
Weight: 32.0 g
Dimensions: Size 9.1 x 7.8 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.
estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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