Pair of Circular Tube Ear Ornaments

CultureNariño
Titles
  • Pair of Circular Tube Ear Ornaments
Date600–1600 AD
Made inColombia (possibly)
Made inEcuador (possibly)
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 1/2 × 3 × 3 1/4 in. (1.3 × 7.6 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.347.1,.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least September, 1971 [Glassell Album #7, slide dated "SEP 71"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.347.1

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