Silver appliqués, c. 800 - 1000 AD
Peru, Chimu / Lambayeque
not available anymore
Provenance
Michael Beckmann, Marburg, GermanySize
H: 5 cm (each)
H: 2.0 inch (each)
Description
wafer-thin silver sheet,
Two figures with headdresses, possibly musicians, each holding a bell in their right hand. Originally used as garment appliqués or components of ear jewellery.
Notices
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).