A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PECTORAL OF UMA WITH LOTUS BUDS
Central Cham kingdom, classical period, 10th – 12th century. The pectoral executed in repoussé depicting Uma, the consort of Shiva, holding two lotus buds in her hands, surrounded by scroll motifs and 14 inlaid gemstones (garnet, amethyst, 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.

Weight: 32.9 g
Dimensions: Height 8.7 cm, Width 13 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 661/1000

Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 70 (page 121), Budapest 2008.


Metallurgic Analysis
The data from the metallurgic analysis posted in the catalogue entry for each lot in this auction relates to the proportion of fine gold contained in the gold alloy only. It does not relate to the gross weight of the lot, as the gross weight typically consists of the weight of the gold alloy and the weight of other materials added to the lot such as gemstones, soil encrustations, casting cores or other metals processed within the lot.