Lot 1
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Sicán gold beaker ca. A.D. 900-1200

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • gold
  • Height: 7 1/4 in (18.5 cm)
of slender flaring from repoussé with three bands, the  raised register with flying birds, flanked by rows of warrior heads in profile, each wearing  tall waisted headdress.

Provenance

Nora Wise from the Collection of John Wise (Sotheby's, New York, May 31, 1985, lot 19)

Exhibited

New York, World's Fair Travel Exhibit, World of Ancient Gold, 1964-1965

Condition

Excellent, intact, lovely patina.
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