Feline Effigy Pendant (one of five)

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Feline Effigy Pendant (one of five)
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumShell with stone inlay
DimensionsOverall: 5/8 × 7/8 in. (1.6 × 2.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1210
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, c. November, 1999–until d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #15, by object bought at auction, November 1999.

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