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Disk

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/800 a-e

Group of five gilded discs (parts a-e) with two suspension holes near rim. Corroded and worn. a) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of seven profile heads with two tassels. b) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of five profile heads with two tassels. c) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of six profile heads with two tassels. Slighlty cracked. d) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of seven profile heads with two tassels. Feather impression in patina. e) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of six profile heads with two tassels.

  • Type of Item disk
  • Culture Chimu
  • Material copper metal, gold metal
  • Measurements height 1.0 cm, diameter 7.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Lambayeque
  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0800 a-e

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