Rattle filigree bead

CultureUnknown culture
Titles
  • Rattle filigree bead
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
MediumGold
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. diameter (3.8 × 4.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4441
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least February 1972–2002 [1]; given to MFAH, 2002.

[1] Glassell Album #8, before slide dated "FEB 72".

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