Pair of Maize Plaques

CultureNasca (possibly)
Titles
  • Pair of Maize Plaques
Date100 BC–700 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGold
Dimensions.1: 3 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. (9.8 x 5.7cm)
.2: 3 3/4 × 2 in. (9.5 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.986.1,.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2001, 2001.986.1

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front of objects
c. 300
Gold or gold alloy
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detail view of finial
100 BC–800 AD
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Crown
300–1550 AD
Gold
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Pectoral
100 BC–800 AD
Gold
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overall view of object
1200–1532 AD
Gold
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