Unknown Central and South American
Necklace

CultureUnknown culture
Titles
  • Necklace
Date100–1550 AD
PlaceCosta Rica
MediumGreenstone and gold
DimensionsOverall (Length): 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4410
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least July 31, 1989–2002 [1]; given to MFAH, 2002.

[1] Glassell Inventory, described on July 31, 1989.

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