Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant
Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant

Chavin Gold Janiform Pendant

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North Coast Peru, Circa 700 to 400 BC.

A repousse double sided head wearing an openwork crown and dangler earrings.  Three serpents are suspended at base, each serpent holds a separately made bird in its mouth. Size 3 inches L. + modern gold chain.

XRF elemental Analysis:  Gold content: 19.1K
Gold (Au): 79.75% ± 0.15%
Silver (Ag): 14.63% ± 0.10%
Copper (Cu): 5.62% ± 0.09%

The xrf was performed using the ElvaX spectrometer made by Elvatech company, with a measurement duration of 10 seconds. No plating was detected

Provenance: Ex Sotheby's November 27th 1984 lot 1, sold as property of Jack Tanzer, NY; acquired by Kenneth and Barbara Bower, Lands Beyond Gallery, Lexington Avenue, NY (1980s-2015)

All pieces are unconditionally guaranteed authentic and as described in perpetuity and have been legally acquired and imported in full accordance with U.S. and applicable foreign regulations regarding the movement and sale of antiquities.

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