Lot 698
Striking Majapahit Gold Necklace of a Sea Turtle, Slide with Bobble Head, Barrel Weave Chain and Fruit Blossom Pendant Tips. The Majapahit Empire, an Indianized kingdom based in Eastern Java, which flourished in the 12th and 16th centuries and considered a Golden Age for Hindu empires in the history of Indonesia.This also marked a significant and impressive period in Javanese jewellery as seen in this remarkable Majapahit high-karat slide necklace of a sea turtle with a bobble head, that adjusts up and down, an outstanding barrel-weave patterned chain with each tip ending in mangosteen-like fruit tip pendants. Absolutely wearable, centuries-old art chain measures 46" long; slide works very well and the condition of the piece is outstanding. Necklace weighs 123 Grams. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Museum of World Treasures.
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