Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican-Lambayeque, ca. 800 to 1000 CE. A dazzling dish formed from electrum to feature a flat, annular base, and straight walls that rise to a circular rim. The lustrous vessel is adorned with a repousse band of circles along its exterior walls. Sican elites were patrons of workshops that made fine objects made from precious metals like this example. Hammered silver or gold pieces were coveted by the Sican people and created for individuals of high status. Size: 3.625" in diameter x 1.25" H (9.2 cm x 3.2 cm); Electrum quality: 48.8% gold (over 11 karats), 48% silver, 2% copper; Weight: 18.4 grams

Provenance: private New York, USA collection, from 1966; ex Sotheby's, December 1989

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#165126

Some small areas of perforations and minor loss to walls. Indentations and light bending, but form is still clear. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina.