Pair of Circular Ornaments (one of thirteen)

CultureQuimbaya (possibly)
Titles
  • Pair of Circular Ornaments (one of thirteen)
Date1–800
PlaceColombia, South America
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 2 1/4 in. diameter (5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4440.1.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least November 1970–2002 [1]; given to MFAH, 2002.

[1] Glassell Album #6, before slide dated "NOV 70".

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2002.4440.10
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold or gold alloy
2002.4440.10,.11
Circular Ornament (one of thirteen)
1–800
Gold or gold alloy
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2002.4440.12
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold
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200–1600 AD
Gold
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Thirteen Figural Ornaments
600–1600 AD
Gold foil
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Set of Thirteen Ornaments with Deity
1100–1450 AD
Gold
2001.1058.1-.13
Six Circular and Spiral Ornaments
500–1550 AD
Gold
2001.879.1-.6
Plaque Ornament (one of thirteen)
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2002.4440.9
Plaque Ornament (one of thirteen)
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2002.4440.8
Ornament (one of thirteen)
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold
2002.4440.7