Ref: K4096T
A gold prayingmantis bell - the carinated rattle is mounted by the figure of a praying mantis standing on its hind legs with arms upraised, and tail forming a loop.
Culture: Diquis, Cost Rica
Date: 800 - 1550 A.D.
Metal: High Carat gold (22-24ct)
Dimensions: Estimated. 3.2x1.6x1.6cm
Weight: 14.5gms
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, 27-28th of October 1989 (lot 174). Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly-sur-Seine. Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York City.
Ref: K4096T
A gold prayingmantis bell - the carinated rattle is mounted by the figure of a praying mantis standing on its hind legs with arms upraised, and tail forming a loop.
Culture: Diquis, Cost Rica
Date: 800 - 1550 A.D.
Metal: High Carat gold (22-24ct)
Dimensions: Estimated. 3.2x1.6x1.6cm
Weight: 14.5gms
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, 27-28th of October 1989 (lot 174). Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly-sur-Seine. Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York City.
