Set of Thirteen Ornaments with Deity

CultureChimú
Titles
  • Set of Thirteen Ornaments with Deity
Date1100–1450 AD
PlaceMoche Valley, Peru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 × 1 3/8 in. (3.8 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.1058.1-.13
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1967 [Robert Sonin report dated December 15, 1967] [Glassell Album #3, slide dated "Dec 67"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2001, 2001.1058.1

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2002.4440.10
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold or gold alloy
2002.4440.10,.11
Thirteen Figural Ornaments
600–1600 AD
Gold foil
2002.4322.22-.34
2002.4440.12
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold
2002.4440.12,.13
Pair of Ear Ornaments Depicting a Ruler or Deity
1100–1450 AD
Hammered, cut, and chased gold
2001.1062.1,.2
Circular Ornament (one of thirteen)
1–800
Gold or gold alloy
2002.4440.4
Set of Three Nose or Ear Ornaments
c. 500–1000
Gold
2001.1198.1-.3
Set of 49 Plaque Ornaments
100–800 AD
Sheet gold
2001.808.1-.49
Plaque Ornament (one of thirteen)
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2002.4440.9
Plaque Ornament (one of thirteen)
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2002.4440.8
Ornament (one of thirteen)
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold
2002.4440.7