Pair of Double-sided Ear Ornaments

CultureCalima
Titles
  • Pair of Double-sided Ear Ornaments
Date100 BC–800 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
Dimensions.1: 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (1.9 x 6.7 x 6.4 cm)
.2: 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 2 5/8 in. (1.9 × 7 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.833.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by November 22, 1999–2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] AG# listed before objects purchased from Sotheby's auction on November 22, 1999.

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