Pair of Segmented Domed Ear Ornaments with Flaring Trim

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Pair of Segmented Domed Ear Ornaments with Flaring Trim

Date900–200 BC

MediumGold

DimensionsEach: 3 3/4 in. diameter (9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.

Object number2004.2554.1,.2

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Department

Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection

Object Type

JEWELRY & ADORNMENT

ProvenanceAMART, before January 12, 2003 [1][2];
Israel Fogiel, San Antonio, before January 12, 2003 [2]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least January 12, 2003–2004 [2]; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Robert Sonin report dated 4.20.2003 indicates purchased from AMART.
[2] Glassell Inventory, precedes object purchased from Christie's auction on January 12, 2003.

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