Lot 145B
Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Sican, Lambayeque Valley, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. Very expressive high karat gold plaque with the facial image of Naylamp, the Sican god that is the Moche equivalent of Ai Apec. He looks forward with stern countenance, wearing large earspools and elaborate headdress, eyes slightly upturned at corners which is indicative of Lambayeque portraits. A nice example! 4.1 grams of 18+ Kt gold. Custom stand. Size: 2.125" W x 1.875" H (5.4 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115364
- Condition: Near choice
Accepted Forms of Payment:
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $25,000 |