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Disk with Image of Sun God

Disk with Image of Sun God

Public Domain

Artist
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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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
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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