A Pre-Columbian Gold Nose Ring, 800-1500 AD

Gold nose ring with flattened terminals. Tairona culture, Columbia, 800-1500 AD.

This gold pendant shows the excellent level of metalworking skills of the pre-Columbian goldsmiths and hints at the wealth that drove the Conquistadors. Finely wrought of solid gold it is in an excellent state of preservation with minor wear. Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 mm. (1.04 x 0.75"). Weight: 10.76 gm. (0.336 Troy oz.). Metal composition: Heavy solid gold with some silver and copper likely. Price US$1,000. Status: Available. Order #J030.

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