Gold - nose ornament, c. 500 - 1000 AD
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Lot: 35
Gold - nose ornament, c. 500 - 1000 AD
Colombia, Sinú
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Arte Primitivo, New York City, NY, USA Michael Beckmann, Marburg, Germany |
B: 12 inch; G: 20 Gramm |
2400 EUR / 4000 EUR |
13 carat gold, label with inventory no. "1953-16
This extraordinary nose ornament from hammered sheet gold shows an impressively elegant design.
It was once worn by a person of great political power and wealth.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. For shipment to a non-EU member state, export regulations will vary.
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