Plaque Depicting a Toad Deity

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Plaque Depicting a Toad Deity
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/8 × 5 in. (16.8 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1180
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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least 1969–until d. 2008 [1] [2]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Lou Slavitz report with slides from Junius Bird, dated April 1969.
[2] Glassell Album # 4, slide dated "APR 69".

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