Unknown Central and South American
Bracelet

CultureUnknown culture
Titles
  • Bracelet
  • Arm
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
PlacePeru
MediumMother of pearl, pyrite, and string
DimensionsOverall: 5/16 × 5 9/16 in. (0.8 × 14.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.495
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.945

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