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Pair of Ear Spools

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

1100–1470

Artist:

Chimú
North coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Chimú

Title

Pair of Ear Spools

Place

Peruvian North Coast (Object made in)

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1100–1470

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Each h: H.: 7.6 cm (3 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph P. Antonow

Reference Number

1980.1036a-b

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