Nose Ornament Bordered with Embossed Circles

CultureMoche
Titles
  • Nose Ornament Bordered with Embossed Circles
  • Nose Ornament
Date100–800 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGilt copper
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 × 5 11/16 × 7/8 in. (9.6 × 14.4 × 2.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.540
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1972 [Glassell Album #8, slide dated "FEB 72"];
(An old collection sticker on the back reads "GN 38" meaning that it was likely purchased from John Wise);
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.540

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