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| Auction Closes At: |
12:52:01 09/27/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
285. Sican Gold Stirrup Vessel depicting Nayalam, Emperor of
Sican |
| Estimate: |
$25,000-$35,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$12,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$12,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Chimu, Chancay, Inca, etc.
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| Culture or Country: |
Sican.
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| Period: |
Ca. 800 - 1000 A.D.
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| Size: |
5-1/4”L. x 4-1/4”W. x 9-1/2”H. |
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| Description: |
Important and large ceremonial vessel, constructed of sheet gold, having a long slender spout connected to an openwork decorated sheet gold bridge. Other end of bridge connected to the back of the figure who stands on a sheet gold constructed box form body, relief decorated with columns of diamond shape elements. The figure depicts Nayalam also called Nayalap, the Emperor of the Sican Empire standing under a temple roof, holding a Kero vessel in both Hands. The figure is made from two gold sheets and has remains of a carved wood figure inside. Some, as expected, minor imperfections, otherwise intact. This type of ceremonial vessel, made of sheet gold, are extremely rare, possibly unique. |
| Provenance: |
Private U.S. collection. Ex. Ian Arundel Collection, Old Curiosity Cabinet, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Collected in the 1950’s - 1960's. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$65.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Sican Gold Stirrup Vessel depicting Nayalam, Emperor of
Sican
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