Lot 214
  • 214

Calima Gold Crown ca. A.D. 200-400

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • gold
  • Width: 9 3/4 in (25 cm)
repoussé with the stylized face of large circular eyes and rectangular mouth, the arching browline marked by zigzag lines, and tiny punctate dots trimming the perimeter and eyes, with upcurled side flanges. 

Provenance

Andre Emmerich Gallery, acquired in 1967
Hans Koella Collection, acquired from the above in 1973

Exhibited

Zurich, "Die Siftung Altamerikanische Kulturen in Zurich", 1982-1992

Condition

Overall fine except loss on PR lower corner as shown- small section missing . Black dot at the side of the mouth was only a speck of dirt, now gone.
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