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Pre-Columbian Gold Uraba Jaguar / Dragon
ca. 600-1000 A.D.
Item Number: 1095193
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| Category |
Colombia |
| Period |
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| Material |
Gold |
| Dimensions |
2-1/2"L |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionPre-Columbian gold at its finest! From ancient Colombia, ca. 600-1000 A.D. Lost wax cast, high karat yellow gold pendant in the form of a recumbent reptile bearing a squared snout with wide grin exposing a row of teeth and fangs. He bears bulging, frog-like eyes, slender body with legs and arms at rest, front paws house the suspension loops, and a large, high standing tail with serrated edge and openwork, cut-out triangles bordered by a thin register of rope motif. 2-1/2"L nose to tail, minor casting flaws throughout, else intact and sturdy. 53.7 grams total weight.
ProvenanceEx-private TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo, gold authenticated/validated by Robert Sonin (Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter Expert).
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