Ornament in the Form of Tweezers with an Embossed Face

CultureCalima
Titles
  • Ornament in the Form of Tweezers with an Embossed Face
Date1–200 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1 11/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (4.3 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1155
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least c. April, 1988–d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #11, near works purchased in April, 1988.

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