Crown

Crown

Public Domain

Crown
CultureNasca
Titles
  • Crown
Date100 BC–700 AD
PlacePeru , South America
MediumGold and string
Dimensions3 × 6 1/4 in. dia. (7.6 × 15.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.903
Non exposé

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least December 1967—2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Album #4, near slide dated "DEC 67."

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c. 300
Gold or gold alloy
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1100–1450 AD
Gold
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300–1550 AD
Gold
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Crown adorned with ornaments depicting the Sun God
c. 300
Gold
2001.863.A,.B
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Crown Depicting Rulers Holding Ceremonial Staffs
800–1375 AD
Hammered and chased gold
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front of object
Crown Depicting Deity Effigy
100 BC–700 AD
Gold
2001.900
Crown
Crown
100 BC–800 AD
Gold
2001.831
Crown
Crown
300–1550 AD
Gold
2001.1273
Crown
Crown
1–800
Gold
2001.1015
Crown with Birds
Crown with Birds
750–1470
Silver
2001.1177
Crown
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200 BC–400 AD
Gilt copper
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