Three Human Head Effigy Ornaments with Pendant Earrings

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Three Human Head Effigy Ornaments with Pendant Earrings
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
Dimensions2010.889: 3 5/16 × 1 11/16 × 1 1/8 in. (8.4 × 4.3 × 2.9 cm)
2010.890: 2 15/16 × 1 7/16 × 1 1/8 in. (7.5 × 3.7 × 2.9 cm)
2010.891: 3 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (8.3 × 4.1 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.889-2010.891
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.889

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