Pectoral Disk

CultureVeraguas
Titles
  • Pectoral Disk
Date900–1550 AD
PlacePanama
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/8 × 8 3/4 × 5/8 in. (20.6 × 22.2 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.791
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1979 [Glassell Album #9, slide dated "NOV 79"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.791

Similar to lot #79 in Sotheby's Pre-Columbian Art Auction, November 23 & 24, 1982 (Sale 4968). Note: said lot slightly larger.

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300–1550 AD
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front of object
900–1550 AD
Gold
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