8th C. Indonesian Javanese Gold & Copper Earrings (pr)
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central / Classic Javanese Period, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A stunning pair of copper alloy earrings covered in 53.56% to 59.7% (equivalent to 12K+ to 14K+) gold foil with a simple but elegant omega shape. The thick ring has slightly flared and flattened terminal ends that face inward, nearly touching. The body narrows slightly at the apex but is still quite thick since ears were often artificially stretched to accommodate these larger ornaments. These earrings are a simplified form of the mamuli ear ornaments that represented uteruses and fertility, and a similar type known as lingling-o are popular in the Philippines. The ancient Javanese people were known for their proficiency in high-quality gold craftsmanship and created lovely works of art to be worn by its wealthiest people as exemplified by this pair! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.87" L x 0.65" W (2.2 cm x 1.7 cm); 2.25" H (5.7 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 53.56% to 59.7% (equivalent to 12K+ to 14K+); weight: 11.5 grams
For a similar example of this form, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, accession number: 1998.544.248.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169964
Condition Report: Losses to gold surface, revealing copper alloy below. Chips and abrasions to both. Heavy green patina with mineral and earthen deposits as shown. Not recommended for wearing.
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central / Classic Javanese Period, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A stunning pair of copper alloy earrings covered in 53.56% to 59.7% (equivalent to 12K+ to 14K+) gold foil with a simple but elegant omega shape. The thick ring has slightly flared and flattened terminal ends that face inward, nearly touching. The body narrows slightly at the apex but is still quite thick since ears were often artificially stretched to accommodate these larger ornaments. These earrings are a simplified form of the mamuli ear ornaments that represented uteruses and fertility, and a similar type known as lingling-o are popular in the Philippines. The ancient Javanese people were known for their proficiency in high-quality gold craftsmanship and created lovely works of art to be worn by its wealthiest people as exemplified by this pair! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.87" L x 0.65" W (2.2 cm x 1.7 cm); 2.25" H (5.7 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 53.56% to 59.7% (equivalent to 12K+ to 14K+); weight: 11.5 grams
For a similar example of this form, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, accession number: 1998.544.248.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169964
Condition Report: Losses to gold surface, revealing copper alloy below. Chips and abrasions to both. Heavy green patina with mineral and earthen deposits as shown. Not recommended for wearing.
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