Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird
  • Zoomorph
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumShell
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 × 2 3/16 × 1/8 in. (2.3 × 5.5 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1226
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, until d. 2008; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

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front of object
1100–1450 AD
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front of object
1100–1450 AD
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back of object
100 BC–700 AD
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100 BC–800 AD
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top view of object
1000 BC–1400 AD
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