Unknown Central and South American
Pair of Carved Spool-shaped Ear Ornaments

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pair of Carved Spool-shaped Ear Ornaments
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumStone
DimensionsEach: 5/8 × 1 9/16 in. (1.6 × 3.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.317.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.317.1

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