Deity Effigy Beaker

CultureSicán (Lambayeque)
Titles
  • Deity Effigy Beaker
Date800–1375 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.284.3
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, 1965 [John Wise archives invoices dated 1.17.1965 and 3.25.1965, and note dated 12/8/1967];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.284.3
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Handwritten in green: 3
Printed sticker: HT: 25d with handwritten 662 x

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