Pair of Ear Ornaments

CultureMoche
Titles
  • Pair of Ear Ornaments
Date100–800 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGold
Dimensions.1: 2 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16in. (7 x 5.6 x 5.6cm)
.2: 2 3/4 × 2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in. (7 × 5.6 × 5.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.809.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least January 1970—2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Album #6, near slide dated "JAN 70."

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