Unknown Central and South American
Feline Head Pendant

CultureMoche
Titles
  • Feline Head Pendant
Date100–700 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGilt copper with inlays
Dimensions1 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (4.8 × 5.7 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4222
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1967 [Glassell Album #4, slide dated "DEC 67"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2002, 2002.4222

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