Pair of Incised Spool-shaped Ear Ornaments

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pair of Incised Spool-shaped Ear Ornaments
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumStone
Dimensions.1: 11/16 × 1 7/16 in. (1.7 × 3.7 cm)
.2: 5/8 × 1 7/16 in. (1.6 × 3.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.316.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.316.1

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