Pair of Ornaments with Zoomorphic Deity

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pair of Ornaments with Zoomorphic Deity
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumCarved spondylus shell
Dimensions.1: 13/16 × 1 5/16 × 5/16 in. (2 × 3.3 × 0.8 cm)
.2: 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in. (2.2 × 3.8 × 0.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4408.1,.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least May 28, 1997–2002 [1]; given to MFAH, 2002.

[1] Glassell Inventory, precedes objects purchased from Sotheby's auction on May 28, 1997.

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