Antique Peruvian Solid Silver Pitcher and Tray, 2,470 Kg. Peru, S. XIX

Superb jug and circular tray set, both made in hand-engraved solid silver and dated in the 19th century. The set comes from Peru and draws powerfully our attention for its big size, ancient age and amazing condition. The jug and the tray are wonderfully preserved and show no flaws, dents or worn parts. The silver looks polished and shiny, while the hand-engraved decoration that covers the whole surface shows no signs of wear at all. The jug is a stylized and balanced item. It has a circular foot that fits in the center of the tray, creating a curious continuous look (as if they were just one piece). The foot bears a complicated decoration composed of strange faces, flowers and big leaves. The jugs body bears pre-Columbian-style geometrical motifs; at its bottom part we can see some embossed mysterious huan figures. The jugs spout is adorned with a delicately-engraved mask, while the handle boasts an embossed face which reminds us of a faun or a mythological being. The tray is a spectacular item too. Ample and circular in shape, the pre-Columbian decoration that we could appreciate in the jug is repeated here all over its surface. The embossed human figures are symmetrically disposed and look like radius emerging from the center of the tray. Precisely in the center, the circular part where the jug can be fitted is decorated with the same embossed face that we could see in the jugs handle. This face is repeated three times at the tray edge, alternating with pre-Columbian masks. If we turn the tray upside down, near the edge we will find some well-preserved hallmarks. The same hallmarkas are present in the jug. The curious decoration, quality silver and big size of this antique Peruvian jug and tray set turn it into an outstanding and remarkable item. It is surely bound to shine in the most stylish and stately dining room. Measurements: Vase: Foots Width: 3.54 in / 9 cm. Mouths Width: 4.72 in / 12 cm. Maximum Width: 8.66 in / 22 cm. Height: 7.28 in / 18.5 cm. Weight: 785 g. Tray: Diameter: 17.71 in / 45 cm. Weight: 1690 g.