Object Name: Cham Silver Statue
Object Type: Ritual silver figure / ceremonial ornament
Materials: Silver (high purity, sometimes alloyed with copper)
Dimensions: Varies; typical height 10–25 cm
Culture Origin: Cham civilization (Hindu-Buddhist syncretic tradition)
Inscriptions: Rare; some statues found in hoards with associated inscriptions
Exhibition: Displayed at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, Vietnam
Condition: Good; some tarnishing and surface wear
Conservation History: Excavated, cleaned, and stabilized; preserved in climate-controlled storage
Preservation Status: Stable; susceptible to tarnishing and corrosion
Preservation History: Recovered from hoards and temple sites; cleaned and rehoused in secure museum storage
Retention Policy: Permanent
Archival Location: Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
Backup Status: Digitized photographs exist
Parent Collection: Cham Sculpture & Ritual Objects Collection
Sub Collections: Cham Metalwork (silver, bronze, gold)
Related Items: Cham silver bowls, Cham bronze statues, Cham gold ornaments
Accessibility Features: Exhibited with bilingual labels (Vietnamese, English)
Accessibility Compliance: Basic accessibility in physical exhibitions; digital photographs partially WCAG compliant
Copyright Status: In Copyright (Government of Vietnam)
Copyright Holder: Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
License Terms: Reproduction requires museum approval
Jurisdiction: Vietnam
Cultural Significance: Silver statues highlight Cham mastery in metallurgy and ritual artistry; linked to temple offerings and prestige goods.
Cultural Context: Influenced by Indic Hindu-Buddhist iconography, but with Cham stylistic features (e.g., stylized animals, Shiva/Vishnu depictions).
Access Statistics: less exhibited compared to Cham sandstone sculptures, but highly valued by scholars of Southeast Asian metallurgy
Citation Information: Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. “Cham Silver Statues.” Da Nang, Vietnam.
User Feedback: Admired for rarity, fine craftsmanship, and ritual significance
Educational Use: Key for studies of Cham art, metallurgy, and Southeast Asian ritual traditions.
Curriculum Alignment: Archaeology, Southeast Asian Studies, Religious Studies.
Learning Objectives: 1.Analyze Cham silver craftsmanship techniques. 2.Interpret Cham silverwork in the context of Hindu-Buddhist ritual practices.
