Sale 5088
Paris
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14 June 2004
Price realised
EUR 999
Estimate
COLLIER EN OR Chavin, env. 900-600 avant J.C. Collier composé de tubes et d'une boule en or auxquels sont suspendues trois grosses boules desquelles retombent des éléments hémisphériques à multiples pendentifs. Traces de cinabre rouge sur plusieurs éléments. Longueur: 20 cm
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Post Lot Text
CHAVIN GOLD NECKLACE CA. 900-600 B.C.
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