A PAIR OF GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS, ÓC EO CULTURE Óc Eo Culture, Mekong Delta, 3rd - 7th century. The earrings cast in solid gold are symmetrically shaped with round cross-sections and opposing flat ends, in this case joined together, in a tapering oval shape. The outer rims of the earrings are decorated with gold granulate and have a jagged appearance. An incredibly wellpreserved archaeological treasure. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age, one of the ear ornaments has been repaired. Provenance: A private owner, acquired from the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik several years ago. Weight: 36.5 g in total. Dimensions: Size 2.5 x 2.8 cm each. Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content (24K): Weight 10.8 g in total. Literature Comparison: A similar piece is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik, no. 22 (page 49), Budapest 2007.