Nose ornament

CultureCalima (possibly)
Titles
  • Nose ornament
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
MediumGold
Dimensions3/4 dia. in. (1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2541
Non exposé

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Provenance[Francisco O'Campo, Austin and New York, before January 12, 2003] [1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least January 12, 2003–2004 [1]; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Glassell Inventory, precedes object purchased from Christie's auction on January 12, 2003.

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