Pair of Ear Ornaments with Human Head Finials

CultureWari (Huari)
Titles
  • Pair of Ear Ornaments with Human Head Finials
Date650–900 AD
PlacePeru
MediumWood, gold, shell inlay
Dimensions.1: 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 2 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.4 × 5.6 cm)
.2: 1 11/16 × 1 3/8 × 2 3/16 in. (4.3 × 3.5 × 5.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.328.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr., Houston, by April, 1969–2008 [1] [2] [3]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Lou Slavitz report with Robert Sonin slide dated April, 1969.
[2] Glassell Album #4, before slide dated “JUL 69.”
[3] Glassell Inventory, inventory number precedes works purchased in July, 1969.

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