A RARE CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PECTORAL DEPICTING BRAHMA DANCING
Central Cham kingdom of Vijaya, classical period, 10th – 12th century. A museum-quality pectoral executed in repoussé, depicting the four-headed (three faces are seen in this depiction) Hindu deity Brahma, the creator of the universe, in a very rare dancing pose, surrounded by many cloud-like elements and several inlaid gemstones (amethyst and zircon).

Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and age as well as slight soil encrustation and fine patina.

Weight: 34.5 g
Dimensions: Height 8 cm, Width 14.1 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 675/1000

Literature comparison: A similar pectoral is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 68 (page 121), Budapest 2008.

Metallurgic Analysis
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