Property from an Asian private collection A solid gold necklace with Makara terminalsKhmer, 9th – 14th century亞洲私人收藏高棉 九至十四世紀 摩羯首金索項鍊38 cm, 187.38 grams来源: DescriptionProperty from an Asian private collection A solid gold necklace with Makara terminalsKhmer, 9th – 14th century亞洲私人收藏高棉 九至十四世紀 摩羯首金索項鍊38 cm, 187.38 gramsCondition reportGood overall condition.The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.Catalogue noteMakara is a legendary sea creature in Hindu mythology, and an essential decoration for south Indian jewels. Typically, its frontal half is depicted as a terrestrial animal such as a stag, and its hind half is depicted as an aquatic animal such as a fish. The Makara is a powerful symbol in temples, where it usually appears as stone figures above entrance portals. In particular, it is a central design motif in the lintels of the Roluos group of temples, that is, the Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei. As gold jewellery designs traditionally mirror architectural forms to serve as portable shrines for deities and incarnations, the Makara is a very common motif.Wearing the Makara as jewellery is a significant symbol of power. The hybrid animal is a symbol of Shani, the cosmic judge, the one who judges every being and entity. Placed upon the entrance portals of temples and throne rooms, the Makara represents Shani’s scrutiny which destroys deception and illusion. Thus, a ruler wearing Makara motifs, symbolising clarity and the ability to see truth, commanded extreme respect and deference.摩伽羅是印度神話中的海獸，亦是印度南部首飾的主要裝飾紋。在大部分描繪裡，他身體的前半部分是類似於鹿的陸生動物，後半部分則為魚等水生動物。在寺廟中，摩伽羅是一個強有力的宗教符號，並常常以石像的形式出現在入口處。尤其在神牛寺、巴孔寺、羅萊寺等羅洛士寺廟中，摩伽羅是寺廟門楣設計的主要圖案。傳統來說，黃金首飾的設計會模仿建築以達到其作為神靈和化身的神龕之目的， 於是摩伽羅也是黃金首飾上常見的圖案。佩戴摩伽羅首飾是一個重要的權利象徵。此異獸象徵著審判世間萬物的宇宙審判者裟尼神。將摩伽羅放置於寺廟和王座室的入口大門標誌著裟尼神消除欺瞞和幻象的審視。所以當統治者佩戴了代表無邪和洞察真理的能力的摩伽羅圖案時，他將被賦予極大的尊重和敬仰。