Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament ritualobjects features a matte surface

features a matte surface

sold at Christie’s New York

adorned with five peaches—a symbol of longevity and immortality in Chinese culture

spheric form

The Roman Empire

Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament ritualobjects features a matte surfacePre Columbian Era, Moche Culture, Moche Phase IIIV, c. 200600 AD, Northern Peru A remarkable and exquisitely crafted gilded copper disc applique, likely symbolizing the Sun, a revered celestial force in Moche religious beliefs. The disc features a small suspension hole, indicating it was originally affixed to a ceremonial object, textile, or weapon. The exact function of such ornaments remains uncertain, though scholars suggest they may have been used