Sican Silver Double Spouted Vessel

A Pre-Columbian Sican gilt silver miniature double spouted vessel with arched bridge with four water fowl embossed on each side; constructed of six separate pieces soldered together, the base metal is copper with a thin outer layer of silver.

Peru, Sican

ca. 850 - 1150 AD.

Height: 5 in. (12.5 cm).

Sican culture, also referred to as Lambayeque culture, succeeded Moche culture on the north coast of Peru. They had a highly developed pottery and metalwork industry. They were conquered by the Inca shortly before the Spanish arrival.

Formerly in a New York private collection.

Inv#: 9293

Guaranteed Authentic

$4,500