Pair of Ear Ornaments

CultureChimú
Titles
  • Pair of Ear Ornaments
Date1100–1450 AD
PlacePeru
MediumHammered, incised, chased, and granulated gold
Dimensions.1: 6 x 6 1/4 diameter in. (15.2 x 15.9 x 15.9 cm)
.2: 6 x 6 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (15.2 x 15.9 x 16.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.1059.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1970 [Glassell Album #6, slide dated "SEP 70"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2001, 2001.1059.1

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