Pair of Fish Ornaments

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pair of Fish Ornaments
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 1 1/4 × 5/8 in. (3.2 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.1121.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2001, 2001.1121.2

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