Bowl with Bird Deity

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Bowl with Bird Deity
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. (2.9 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.814
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by March 15, 2003–2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Inventory number precedes purchase on March 15, 2003.

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underside of bowl
800–1375 AD
Gold
2010.1172
outside of object
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2010.1175
front of object
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2010.1174
outside of object
200 BC–400 AD
Gold
2010.1176
Ornamental Plaque with Bird Deity
c. 600–1000 AD
Gold
2004.2533