A GOLD REPOUSSE 'TIGER CLAW' PENDANT, JAVA, 10TH-12TH CENTURY the convex body with profusely scrolling decoration in relief, set with two amethysts, a beaded neck above supporting a tubular suspension loop, and pointed finial below 6.5 x 4.5cm, weight 13g Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. See footnote to lot 278