Unknown Central and South American
Necklace of Tear Shaped Pendant Ornaments with Figures of Fishes and Birds

CultureChimú
Titles
  • Necklace of Tear Shaped Pendant Ornaments with Figures of Fishes and Birds
Date1100–1450 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 15 15/16 in. (40.5 cm)
Other (Each pendant): 1 9/16 × 2 5/8 in. (4 × 6.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.461
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1980 [Glassell Album #7, slide dated "MAR- JUL 71"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.461

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