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A lovely Chimu ceramic ear spool

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Description

A lovely Chimu ceramic ear spool, c. AD 1100 – 1450, the facing side featuring an open-work image of a monkey within a square, four geometric devices around. Well-preserved with nice glossy black burnished surfaces. Dia: 30mm. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

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A lovely Chimu ceramic ear spool

Name: A lovely Chimu ceramic ear spool
SKU: 42633629
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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Starting Price $150

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