Disk with Image of Sun God

CultureTiwanaku (Tiahuanaco)
Titles
  • Disk with Image of Sun God
  • Plaque
Date400 BC–1100 AD
PlaceBolivia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 in. (7.9 × 7.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.844
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
209M Jones Galleries
On view

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Provenance[Possibly David Bernstein Fine Art, New York, by 2004] [1]; Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by May 19, 2004–2008 [2]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] List made by curator Frances Marzio in discussion with Bernstein when artworks given in Glassell bequest.
[2] Inventory number precedes purchase on May 19, 2004.

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Disk with Image of Sun God
400–1100 AD
Gold
2004.2525
front of object
900–200 BC
Gold
2010.811
Disk Pectoral with Sun Deity
300–1550 AD
Gold
2010.822
Disk Pectoral with Sun Deity
300–1550 AD
Gold
2010.821
Plaque depicting the face of the Sun God surrounded by rays
Early to mid 20th century AD
Gold
2010.843
front of objects
c. 300
Gold or gold alloy
2001.862.A,.B
Disk
400–1000 AD
Gold or gold alloy
2004.2540