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THBRare Incan Electrum 12K Gold Tupu Pin w/ Zoomorphs
Lot 100
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Artemis Fine Arts
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 Fine Arts
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) / Wari to Inca Empire, ca. 400 to 1100 CE. A superb cast electrum tupu, an ancient Andean brooch or shawl pin, crafted with an impressive 50% to 56% gold purity and 33% to 36% silver. The long, pointed pin features an integral flat circular finial adorned with two outward-facing zoomorphic creatures, likely felines or abstract ungulates. Each figure is sculpted in profile on both sides, with incised lines along their bodies resembling reptilian scales. The rest of the pin is smooth and undecorated, save for a pierced hole just above the stem, likely for suspension or additional ornamentation. A rare and exquisite example of ancient Andean metalwork, mounted on a custom display stand. Size: 4.65" L x 1.5" W (11.8 cm x 3.8 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 50% tp 56% (equivalent to 12K to 13k+); silver quality: 33% to 36%; weight: 25.8 grams
Compare to a similar example in collection at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, object number: 2004.2448.
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-Ian Arundel collection, Old Curiosity Cabinet, Los Angeles, California, USA from the 1950s-1960s
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.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions." #191712Slight surface wear and minute nicks to the periphery of the circular finial to either side of the pin. Some green patina on the animals. Overall excellent!Condition
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