A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSE GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS
Champa, c. 10th century. The earrings crafted in the form of dolphins in a lively and naturalistic manner, in each case with larger gemstones (zircon) forming the eyes and smaller gemstones (amethyst and tourmaline) on the dolphin's body. The golden hangers are attached to the dolphin's tails.

Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik, Hungary. Dr. Zelnik has built one of the most fascinating and vast collections of South East Asian artworks during the past 4 decades. His collection is considered one of the three most important published collections in the world and he is the director of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute. An official attest by the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute signed by Dr. Zelnik can be provided to the high bidder upon request after payment for the object has been made in full.
A private owner, acquired from the above several years ago.
Condition: Excellent condition, only few expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.

Weight: 12.5 g in total
Dimensions: Size 5.9 x 2.4 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 695/1000

Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 21 (page 48), Budapest 2007

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.