$22,500.00
Culture: Sicán Region: Peru, North Coast Date/Origin: Circa AD 800–1100 Type: Beaker Material: Gold (tumbaga alloy) Dimensions: 15 x 10.25 cm Description: Flared sheet gold beaker of the Sicán culture, decorated in repoussé with a pair of full-frontal staff-bearing figures in elaborate regalia. Each figure wears a large feathered headdress, ear spools, and a tunic with prominent tassels while holding a staff and shield. The staffs terminate in small profile heads, a motif associated with Sicán elite imagery. Vessels of this type were ceremonial drinking cups used in ritual contexts and elite feasting. A refined example with strong iconography and excellent display presence. Provenance: Batan Grande region, North Coast Peru.
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