Lot 195

Sinu Gold Filigree Ear Ornaments (2)

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Sinu Gold Filigree Ear Ornaments (2)

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Starting Bid: $1,500

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Matching pair of cast gold ear ornaments, of crescent form with side wings, having two bands of openwork diamond net design. Upper wing bar decorated with zigzag elements terminating with a small spiral finial. Integral attachment hoop. XRF analysis: Gold: 20 K. Gold: 83.36% Silver: 16.30% Copper: 0.08% Iron: 0.26%. Size: 2”L x 0.88”H (5.1 x 2.2cm) 8 gr combined weight, 20K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71811

  • Condition: One ornament has two tiny casting flaws, and the other example has a slightly misshapen suspension loop, otherwise both are intact.

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$750 $1,499 $50
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$3,000 $7,499 $250
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