Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold Anthropomorphic Pendant
Pre-Columbian Sinu gold anthropomorphic pendant with two serpent-forms emanating from the head above a braid-work band, the lower half resembling a scorpion and it's tail, suspension loop on the reverse. 4.5" H x 2.75" W x .25" D. Comprised of approx 52.85% gold (equivalent to 12K+ gold). Approx 30.5 dwt = 47.43 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 52.85 / Silver: Ag 22.49 / Zinc: Zn 0.598 / Copper: Cu 24.06, photo in images. 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 Sinu gold anthropomorphic pendant with two serpent-forms emanating from the head above a braid-work band, the lower half resembling a scorpion and it's tail, suspension loop on the reverse. 4.5" H x 2.75" W x .25" D. Comprised of approx 52.85% gold (equivalent to 12K+ gold). Approx 30.5 dwt = 47.43 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 52.85 / Silver: Ag 22.49 / Zinc: Zn 0.598 / Copper: Cu 24.06, photo in images. 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.