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Sican Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque Flora & Fauna
Sican Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque Flora & Fauna
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Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. A stunning sheet plaque formed from hammered high-grade (98%) silver of a rectangular form. The plaque displays a myriad of intricate details in repousse which are surrounded by vertical borders adorned with stepped motifs and horizontal borders decorated with spiral motifs. The center of the body shows a wondrous scene of dense flora and fauna such as fish, lobsters, crabs, beans, various types of fruit, and cactus leaves, all of which were edible and readily available in this region. At the time of the Incan conquest, Spanish soldiers were reported encountering similar plaques decorating the walls of the Temple of the Moon Goddess. An exceedingly rare example from ancient Peru! Custom display stand included. Size: 6.625" W x 6.6" H (16.8 cm x 16.8 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand; quality of silver: 98%.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Fred Leighton collection, New York City, New York, USA;ex-Alexander Alcevedo collection, Alexander Gallery, New York City, New York, USA

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Condition
Plaque is not removable from stand and therefore cannot be weighed. Slight bending to overall form, with minor abrasions and light crease marks, and softening to some finer details, small losses to some interior areas, and area of restoration near top right corner. Light patina throughout.
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Sican Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque Flora & Fauna

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