Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament gauze reflecting the rich natural dyes

reflecting the rich natural dyes used by Chancay weavers

ensuring its owner's preparedness for the afterlife

Chancay artisans excelled in creating delicate gauze weavings

and Leseai

making it a superb addition to any collection of Roman antiquities or historical jewelry

Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament gauze reflecting the rich natural dyesPre Columbian era, Moche culture, Moche phase II to IV, c. 200 600AD, Northern Peru. An amazing copper and gilt disc applique, probably representing the Sun, with a small suspension hole. The function of discs such the present example is unclear. They may have been intended for ritual use as symbolic weapon adornments. Alternatively, they may have been attached to textile banners or hangings. Copper ornaments would have signaled that the person was