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Two Stirrup-Spout-Vessel-shaped Pendants

CultureNasca
Titles
  • Two Stirrup-Spout-Vessel-shaped Pendants
Date100 BC–700 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGold, turquoise, cotton cord
DimensionsEach: 3/8 × 5/8 in. (1 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.700-2010.701
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least July 1970–2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #5, near slide dated "JUL 70."
Published References Frances Marzio, Miniature Size, Magical Quality: Nasca Art from the Glassell Collection" (New Haven: Yale University Press; Houston: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston), 18-19.

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front of object
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100 BC–700 AD
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front of object
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Overall front
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c. 600–900
Earthenware with pigment
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c. 600–900
Earthenware with pigment
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19th century
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Stone
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19th century
Gold, silver, fabric, beads, string, paper
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19th century
Gold
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