Pre-Columbian Gold Frog Pendant

£13,750.00

Ref: K1475A

A high-carat gold pendant in the shape of a frog; it displays a slender body decorated along the spine with a patterned band in a naturalistic way. The rear legs are tightly bent, with feet splayed. A suspension loops is attached beneath the forelegs.

Culture:Veraguas-Gran Chriqui

Date:800 - 1500 A.D

Metal: High Carat gold (22 - 24ct) ‍ ‍

Dimensions:‍ 4.2x3.2x1.7cm

Weight:‍ 12.6gms

Provenance: Sotheby's NYC, October 27-28 1989 (lot 144). Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly-sur-Seine. Acquired prior to 1968, Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York City.

Ref: K1475A

A high-carat gold pendant in the shape of a frog; it displays a slender body decorated along the spine with a patterned band in a naturalistic way. The rear legs are tightly bent, with feet splayed. A suspension loops is attached beneath the forelegs.

Culture:Veraguas-Gran Chriqui

Date:800 - 1500 A.D

Metal: High Carat gold (22 - 24ct) ‍ ‍

Dimensions:‍ 4.2x3.2x1.7cm

Weight:‍ 12.6gms

Provenance: Sotheby's NYC, October 27-28 1989 (lot 144). Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly-sur-Seine. Acquired prior to 1968, Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York City.