Unknown Central and South American
Tupu (Pin)

CultureTiwanaku (Tiahuanaco)
Titles
  • Tupu (Pin)
Datec. 300 AD
PlaceBolivia
MediumGold
Dimensions4 × 1 1/2 in. (10.2 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4295
Non exposé

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Provenance[David Bernstein Fine Art, New York, before May 22, 2001] [1] [2]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least May 22, 2001[1] [2]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Inventory, described on May 22, 2001.
[2] Glassell Album #15.

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as mounted at time of arrival at MFAH
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