Pair of Plaques

CultureWari (Huari)
Titles
  • Pair of Plaques
Datec. 600–900 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 9 5/16 × 3 3/8 in. (23.7 × 8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4318.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1967 [Glassell Album #4, slide dated "DEC 67"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2002, 2002.4318.1

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