Perforated Ring

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Perforated Ring
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGold
Dimensions3/4 × 7/8 × 7/8 in. (1.9 × 2.2 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.883
Non exposé

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ProvenanceKen Klassen, Bellington, Washington, before May 4, 1994 [1]; Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least May 4, 1994—2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Inventory, described on May 4, 1994, purchased from Ken Klassen.

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front of object
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front of object
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200 BC–300 AD
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back view of two objects mounted together
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c. 600–1000 AD
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200 BC–400 AD
Hammered and filigreed gold
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Ring
1000 BC–1600 AD
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Ring
1895–1905
Gold
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front side of object
100 BC–700 AD
Gold
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