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AN eXcePTIONAl chAM sIlVeR RePOussÉ
‘OPeN lOTus’ RITuAl ObJecT

Champa, 9th-10th century. The ritual object finely executed in repoussé and
consisting of several separately crafted pieces representing a lotus pod in the
center surrounded by open leaves, all on a lotus base, likely used as an altar
ornament.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Good condition with some minor bending and tears, some small
losses, and minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 444.9 g
Dimensions: Height 13.5 cm, Base Diameter 17.3 cm
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 149, Budapest
2013.

estimate euR 4,000
Starting price EUr 2,000

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