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A Pyu gOld RINg
WITh eye AgATe INTAglIO
Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring with
broad shoulders, the oval top set with an eye
agate intaglio showing a figure, decorated with
four small gold beads between the top and
shoulder.
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.

Weight: 6.5 g
Dimensions: Size 2.6 x 3.5 cm, Inner Diameter
2.3 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.

estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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A Pyu gOld RINg
WITh ONyX INTAglIO

Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring
set with a rectangular onyx intaglio showing
a figure, the top decorated with geometric
designs in repoussé.
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.
Weight: 6.5 g
Dimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.7 cm, Inner Diameter
1.9 cm

Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.
estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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A Pyu gOld RINg WITh AgATe
Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring
set with a round dark agate, the shoulder
decorated with finely incised scroll designs.
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 small
dents and minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 4.5 g
Dimensions: Size 2.9 x 2.8 cm, Inner Diameter
2.0 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.
Literature comparison: A similar piece is in
the National Museum of Cambodia, inventory
number Ga.4280.

estimate euR 1,000
Starting price EUr 500

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