Set of 49 Plaque Ornaments

CultureMoche (possibly)
Titles
  • Set of 49 Plaque Ornaments
Date100–800 AD
Made inPeru (possibly)
MediumSheet gold
Dimensions8 large: 8 3/4 × 3 1/4 inches
7 medium: 6 5/8 × 2 15/16 inches
7 smaller medium: 4 3/4 × 2 3/4 inches
27 small: 2 3/4 × 1 9/16 inches

Credit LineThe Glassell Collection of Pre-Columbian Gold, gift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.808.1-.49
Not on view

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ProvenanceKen Klassen, Bellington, Washington, before April 23, 1993 [1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least April 23, 1993—2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Inventory- described on April 23, 1993, purchased from Ken Klassen.

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