A CHAM GILT HAIRPIN WITH A FINIAL Central Cham kingdom, 10th - 11th century. A short gold hairpin, the upper part widening to a round end with a multi-storied finial. Condition: Noticeably worn condition, the three tiny gemstones in the center of the end are missing, some loss of gilt. Provenance: A private owner, acquired from the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik several years ago. Weight: 14.8 g. Dimensions: Length 12.5 cm. Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content (24K): Weight 13.7 g. Literature comparison: A very similar hairpin is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 5 (page 97), Budapest 2008.