Pair of Rounded Ear Ornaments

CultureCalima
Titles
  • Pair of Rounded Ear Ornaments
Date100 BC–800 AD
PlaceColombia, South America
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall (Each): 1 3/16 × 1 3/8 in. diameter (3 × 3.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4262.1,.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1988 [Glassell Album 11, slide dated "NOV 1988"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2002, 2002.4262.1,.2

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