Unknown Central and South American
Lime Dipper

CultureCalima
Titles
  • Lime Dipper
Date1000 BC–1400 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
Dimensions11 3/8 × 5/8 in. (29 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2461
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least January 12, 2003–2004 [1]; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Glassell Inventory, precedes object purchased from Christie's auction on January 12, 2003.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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200–1000 AD (early),1000–1600 AD (late)
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