Inca or Tiahuanaco Silver Beaker
Peru
1000 - 1500 AD
Height 7"
Provenance: Isabella Stewart Gardner, Boston and in the family's collection since the 19th century
Mathias Komor, New York
Dr. J. W. Alsdorf, New York with original Komor receipt dated Nov 6, 1972 ($1800)
Sotheby's New York November 23, 1998 Lot 37
A very important object with a condor decoration on the rim. Vessels like this are seldom seen as they were melted during the conquest.
Peru
1000 - 1500 AD
Height 7"
Provenance: Isabella Stewart Gardner, Boston and in the family's collection since the 19th century
Mathias Komor, New York
Dr. J. W. Alsdorf, New York with original Komor receipt dated Nov 6, 1972 ($1800)
Sotheby's New York November 23, 1998 Lot 37
A very important object with a condor decoration on the rim. Vessels like this are seldom seen as they were melted during the conquest.
Peru
1000 - 1500 AD
Height 7"
Provenance: Isabella Stewart Gardner, Boston and in the family's collection since the 19th century
Mathias Komor, New York
Dr. J. W. Alsdorf, New York with original Komor receipt dated Nov 6, 1972 ($1800)
Sotheby's New York November 23, 1998 Lot 37
A very important object with a condor decoration on the rim. Vessels like this are seldom seen as they were melted during the conquest.