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THBPanamanian Gold Bell w/ Emerald & Sapphire Necklace
Lot 148
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Feb 21, 2019
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2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
America/New_York
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Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/exceptional-antiquities-asian-ethnographic-3858
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, ca. 500 to 1200 CE. A beautiful and solid gold bell (comprised of 87% gold - equivalent to 20K) defined by its spherical body and central slit, a tapering shoulder, and a ringed upper border which holds an integral suspension loop. Though missing its original clapper ball, the bell shines through with brilliant yellow hues. The amulet is centered on a gorgeous necklace replete with dozens of faceted modern sapphires of deep cobalt-blue hues in the middle, several small gold spheres acting as separation beads, and dozens more forest-green modern emeralds which are faceted as well; a modern gold-filled loop and lobster clasp cap the terminals. In the Pre-Columbian world, gold possessions represented not only the owner's elite state but also sacred connotations as the yellow hues were associated with the sun and the celestial realm. A wearable and stunning example of ancient Panamanian gold artistry! Size (necklace): 25.75" L (65.4 cm); size (gold bead): 0.875" H (2.2 cm); quality of gold: 87% (equivalent to 20K gold).
Provenance: ex-private West Palm Beach, Florida, USA collection
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#143698Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Gold bell amulet is ancient, and small gold beads, gold-filled hardware, sapphires, and emeralds are modern. Slight bending and indentations to bell and loss to original clapper, otherwise intact and excellent. Light patina throughout.Condition
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