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A VIeTNAMese geMsTONe-seT gOld RePOussÉ
ANd sIlVeR hAIR cOMb WITh dRAgONs
Vietnam, 17th-18th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element
depicting two neatly incised confronting dragons with a magical pearl in the form
of an oval gemstone set in the center between them, the comb crafted from
silver.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Bao Dai, last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty
(a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning
bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium,
acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the stone
with some natural inclusions.
Weight: 22.6 g
Dimensions: Size 4.9 x 6.8 cm
Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr.
Zelnik Volume 1, no. 9 (page 88), Budapest 2007.

estimate euR 4,000
Starting price EUr 2,000

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