Set of nine Cylindrical Ornaments

CultureChimú (possibly)
Titles
  • Set of nine Cylindrical Ornaments
Date1100–1450 AD
PlaceCentral or South America
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/16 × 11/16 in. (2.7 × 1.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.736.1-.9
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by April 1969–2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #4, near slide dated "APR 69."

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