Description:

Pre-Columbian, central Peru to northern Chile, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. Tall and quite exceptional large drinking chalice made of a copper-silver alloy. Although showing a high concentration of copper, the color and patina point to perhaps an equal part silver to copper mix. Slightly flared base filled with rattling stones, lower 40% of the vessel decorated with 11 rows of raised circular "stars", upper section reserved save 5 rows of multiple incised linear bands. A most handsome and rare example! Provenance: Ex-Hutter Auctions, NYC, ex estate of Dr. Hockman, a long-time resident of New York City and collector of art and artifacts from around the globe. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109170

  • Condition: Minor tears at base and rim, plus small dents in body. Partially covered in deep green patina.

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