Lot 0432

Rare Mixtec Copper Ring, Rain God Tlaloc

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Two Aztec Terracotta Stamps: Two Aztec Terracotta Stamps. One of a priest/warrior and the other depicting the the rain God Tlaloc. Size: 1) 1.5'' x 1.75'' x 1'' (4 x 4 x 3 cm); 2) 2.5'' x 2.25'' x 1.25'' (6 x 6 x 3 cm).

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DOUBLY RARE COPPER VIKING RING, 900-1050 AD, S 5 3/4: Size 5 3/4 for wear on the small finger between the first two joints as was the custom.. 3.7mm width the face with a series of lenticular impressions of about 5 angled hatches each. Made with a centra

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DOUBLY RARE COPPER VIKING RING, 900-1050 AD, SZ 10 3/4: Size 10 3/4. 4.4mm width with low rounded face. Made with a central core to distribute the molten metal and heat. The core was then laboriously removed by hand with the remnants still visible. Fine da

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RARE COPPER VIKING RING, 900-1050 AD, S 12 3/4: Rare large size 12 3/4. 4.9mm width with low rounded face. Mottled red/brown patina with encrustation from burial. Vikings were expert metallurgists. The use of pure copper is rare and suggests a supe

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RARE COPPER VIKING RING, 900-1050 AD SZ 11 ½: Large wearable size 11 1/2. Broad 3.3mm width band, with a well-rounded face. Rich brown patina. Vikings were expert metallurgists. The use of pure copper is rare and suggests a supernatural significa

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Rare Mixtec Copper Ring, Rain God Tlaloc

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Pre-Columbian, Mixtec, Oaxaca, ca. 1000-1200 CE. This rare art in miniature copper ring was created by the Mixtec culture. It depicts a visage of the Rain God Tlaloc, with circular eyes, spiral designs on cheeks, spikey hairdo, prominent nose, and elaborate earspools. The band of the ring features a spiral motif framed by a wave pattern. This is an exquisite and exceedingly rare example! 1.25" front to back (including nose), Band is 7/8"diameter

Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA

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Condition

Normal oxidation, near choice.

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Rare Mixtec Copper Ring, Rain God Tlaloc

Name: Rare Mixtec Copper Ring, Rain God Tlaloc
SKU: 30860191
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

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Starting Price $700

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