Double Figural Pendant

CultureGreater Chiriqui
Titles
  • Double Figural Pendant
Date700–1550 AD
PlacePanama
PlaceCosta Rica
MediumGold with modern cord
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 × 2 15/16 in. (9.5 × 7.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.918
Non exposé

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Provenance[Art of the Four Quarters, Ltd, New York, before 1965] [1]; Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least January 17, 1965–2008 [2]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Inventory sticker on back.
[2] Precedes purchase from John Wise on January 17, 1965.

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