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A KhMeR Ruby ANd
sAPPhIRe-seT gOld
RePOussÉ PecTORAl

Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 10th-
14th century. The small pectoral set
with two rubies and three sapphires
and decorated in repoussé with
scrolling cloud designs. With gold
hooks and chain allowing for
suspension as a pendant.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The
Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum. Institutional art collection
in Belgium, acquired from the
above.
condition: Some tears and losses
to the material, one ruby is missing,
otherwise in good condition with
traces of age and wear as well as
soil encrustations.
Weight: 22.2 g
Dimensions: Length 10 cm

estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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A KhMeR gOld
RePOussÉ NecKbANd
Khmer Empire, Angkor period,
10th-13th century. Finely executed
in repoussé with a grooved surface
as well as a floral composition in the
center, a gold wire hook on either
end.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The
Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum. Institutional art collection
in Belgium, acquired from the
above.
condition: Good condition with
expected minor traces of age and
wear, a small tear and few miniscule
losses.
Weight: 7.6 g
Dimensions: Length 33 cm

estimate euR 800
Starting price EUr 400

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