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18th C. South American Silver Tupus + Incense Burner
18th C. South American Silver Tupus + Incense Burner
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Description
**Originally Listed At $650**

South America, Peru, Chile, & Bolivia, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of 4 high quality silver tupus and an incense burner. The incense holder is cast from 3 separate pieces, and the spherical receptacle sits on a stem that passes through the balustered neck piece and threads onto the legged saucer. The jar is a pomegranate shape, opening on the hinged center, and a bird ornament on a projecting stem adds visual interest. The largest tupu is a silver-copper with a light gilt wash on the finial head. An intricate filigree flower with enamel petals at the center, is secured via wires through the face. The other two tupus are engraved, spoon-shaped finials. Tupus were made to be worn in pairs to pin a cloak or mantle to the shoulders and were signs of status for those who wore them. The engravings on these are of flowers and vines. Size of tupu: 11" L x 3" W (27.9 cm x 7.6 cm); silver quality: 60% to 89%; total weight: 327.3 grams

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#174043
Condition
Bending and indentations. Minor nicks to peripheries of spoon bowls, but overall good condition. Fading and losses to gilt on tupu, but otherwise great condition. White mineral residue to incense burner and soot residue on interior from use. Black patina and dark toning to all surfaces.
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18th C. South American Silver Tupus + Incense Burner

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,926 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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