Ref: K4097T
An intricate gold pendant in the shape of a frog. The amphibian has a naturalistic body with rounded back and curled bent hind legs. The stylised head features two googly eyes, an open mouth from which two figures of serpent are coming out. A modern suspension loop was added on the reverse, allowing for the piece to be worn as a pendant.
Culture: Veraguas-Gran Chriqui
Date: 800-1500 A.D.
Metal: High carat gold (22-24ct)
Dimensions: 3.6x3.0x0.9cm
Weight: 11gms
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, october 27 - 28, 1989 (lot 178) Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly sur Seine Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery New York
Ref: K4097T
An intricate gold pendant in the shape of a frog. The amphibian has a naturalistic body with rounded back and curled bent hind legs. The stylised head features two googly eyes, an open mouth from which two figures of serpent are coming out. A modern suspension loop was added on the reverse, allowing for the piece to be worn as a pendant.
Culture: Veraguas-Gran Chriqui
Date: 800-1500 A.D.
Metal: High carat gold (22-24ct)
Dimensions: 3.6x3.0x0.9cm
Weight: 11gms
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, october 27 - 28, 1989 (lot 178) Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly sur Seine Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery New York
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