Thirteen Ornaments in the Shape of Flowers

Thirteen Ornaments in the Shape of Flowers

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Thirteen Ornaments in the Shape of Flowers
CultureChavín
Titles
  • Thirteen Ornaments in the Shape of Flowers
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 1 7/8 in., 6 oz. (4.8 cm, 6 gm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.658.1-.13
Not on view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.658.1-.13

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front of object
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Gold foil
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Gold
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Gold or gold alloy
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Plaque Ornament (one of thirteen)
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200 BC–400 AD
Gold
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