CultureChavín
Titles
- 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
Not on view
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Object Type
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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1000–1470 AD
Feathers, fibers, gold, wood
2002.4332.1,.2
100–800 AD
Gold, turquoise, and chrysocolla
2001.955.1,.2
1100–1450 AD
Hammered, cut, and chased gold
2001.1062.1,.2
