Antique Mayan/Aztec Cup Or what Is This

Discussion in 'Art' started by antiquelover69, Jun 16, 2022.

  1. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    I had this on another site about eight years ago and got no answer.Maybe someone on here can help.
    I bought this cup from a thrift store about 20 or more years ago,I'm not sure but I believe it's called a breaker cup,anybody came across one like this please give me some more information,I think it's maybe copper,hand hammered or forged,I don't know what the other metal is.downsizing my storages and trying to find information on some of my older items.Measure abou 5" tall and 3" across mouth. SAM_6814.JPG SAM_6815.JPG SAM_6816.JPG SAM_6817.JPG SAM_6818.JPG SAM_6819.JPG SAM_6821.JPG SAM_6822.JPG
     
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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

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  3. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

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  4. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Magnets don't stick to brass.
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    The green areas look like artificially generated verdigris. Tourist item.
     
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  6. Kronos

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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, a souvenir item. Perhaps inspired by the Lambayeque beakers from Peru.

    Debora

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    Debora, Jun 16, 2022
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Loosely based on Chimú imagery from coastal Peru. Arid lowland rather than Andes mountains, but sellers don't care.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 16, 2022
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Chimú beaker.

    Debora

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  10. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Many thanks to everyone for great information!!
     
    antiquelover69, Jun 16, 2022
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  11. Silverlining

    Silverlining Member

    That's a very cool item, he needs cheering up though :). I'd keep it.
     
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  12. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    :)got to downsize got a lot too much
     
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