Lot 197

Quimbaya Gold Nose Ornament

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Quimbaya Gold Nose Ornament

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Starting Bid: $2,000

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Quimbaya, Colombia, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Large hammered thick gold crescent form nose ornament of high quality gold, slightly convex ovoid form with and oval openwork element forming two pincers at the top center for attachment. A large and elegant example. XRF analysis: Gold: 19.6 K. Gold: 81.80 % Silver: 17.22% Copper: 0.79% Iron: 0.19%. Size: 2.88”W x 2.125”H (7.3 x 5.4cm), 20 gr, 19.6K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71808

  • Condition: A few very minor surface disturbances, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.

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