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Lord's finery composed of a large breastplate...

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Lord's finery composed of a large breastplate in the shape of a crescent moon and two cuffs. Each is adorned with a rich decoration of divinity wearing beautiful ornaments. The headlines feature two warriors holding scepters with trophy heads at their ends. Silver-plated copper cut, drilled, embossed and punched. Lambayeque, Peru, 1100 to 1400 A.D. Faceplate: 37 x 18 cm; cuff: 10.5 x 9 x 2 cm Provenance: Former Gerald Berjonneau collection, Paris Castor Hara, Paris, sale on May 30, 2011, lot n° 35 of the catalogue.