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Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga Figure with Bird

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Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga Figure with Bird

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Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga figure with bird finial, seated figure with bird and cup, decorative braid-work. 3" H x 2.625" W x 1.5" D. Comprised of approx 27.30% gold (equivalent to 9K+ gold). Approx 35.2 dwt = 54.74 grams. Minor losses. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 27.30 / Silver: Ag 3.85 / Copper: Cu 68.85, photo in images. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.

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Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga Figure with Bird

Name: Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga Figure with Bird
SKU: 75556234
Price: 850 USD
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