Pair of Circular Flared Ear Ornaments

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pair of Circular Flared Ear Ornaments
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 1 1/4 × 3 9/16 in. diameter (3.2 × 9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2476.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least January 12, 2003–2004 [1]; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Glassell Inventory, precedes object purchased from Christie's auction on January 12, 2003.

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