Lot 1
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Pair of Miraflores Gold Star Ornaments, ca. A.D. 500-1000

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • gold
  • Width of each: 6 in (15.2 cm)
each cast and hammered in thin even section, with five-pointed star bursts in each of the four directions; pierced twice at the center for attachment.

Provenance

Andre Emmerich, New York

Acquired from the above in 1972

Condition

Overall very good, intact, 2-3 tips of stars with tiny ends missing.
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Catalogue Note

The star motif is also seen in this form on NariƱo/ Carchi resist bowls.