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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

Category: Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category: Chimu, Chancay, Inca, etc.
Culture or Country: Sican.
Period: Ca. 800 - 1000 A.D.
Size: 5-1/4”L. x 4-1/4”W. x 9-1/2”H.

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).
   




Sican Gold Stirrup Vessel depicting Nayalam, Emperor of Sican

BIDDER BID QTY Original Bid Time
1. banana $12,000.00 1 9/24/2024 10:59:59 AM

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