Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 800 CE. A set of 8 artifacts including 4 clam-shaped copper bells, a copper septum ring, a spherical bell formed from 68.86 to 79.89% silver, and a pair of fish-shaped tweezers formed from either 43.46% silver or 51% to 60% silver. Size of largest (clam-shaped bell): 0.9" L x 1.625" W x 1.7" H (2.3 cm x 4.1 cm x 4.3 cm); silver quality: 68.86% to 79.89% for bell, 43.46% to 60% for tweezers; total weight of silver artifacts: 8.4 grams

Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010

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#178651

  • Condition: All copper artifacts with thick, rough patina and petite perforations in scattered areas; silver artifacts have slight bending and some cleanable patina but are intact and in great condition. Nice patina throughout.

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