Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Tumbaga Earrings, Pair
Pre-Columbian gold Quimbaya Tumbaga earrings, pair of finely cast matched ear ornaments with open scroll work and braid-work decoration. 2" H x 2.5" W x .25" D. Comprised of approx 16.45% gold (equivalent to 3K+ gold). Approx 37.9 dwt = 58.94 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 16.45 / Silver: Ag 3.34 / Zinc: Zn 0.775 / Copper: Cu 79.22 and Gold: Au 12.05 / Silver: Ag 5.48 / Copper: Cu 82.46, photo in images. Minor losses. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.
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Pre-Columbian gold Quimbaya Tumbaga earrings, pair of finely cast matched ear ornaments with open scroll work and braid-work decoration. 2" H x 2.5" W x .25" D. Comprised of approx 16.45% gold (equivalent to 3K+ gold). Approx 37.9 dwt = 58.94 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 16.45 / Silver: Ag 3.34 / Zinc: Zn 0.775 / Copper: Cu 79.22 and Gold: Au 12.05 / Silver: Ag 5.48 / Copper: Cu 82.46, photo in images. Minor losses. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.