The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Nose ornament

Nose ornament

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Nose ornament

Date:: 13th–16th century
Geography:: Colombia
Culture:: Colombia
Medium:: Gold
Dimensions:: Overall: 9/16 x 11/16 in. (1.51 x 1.7 cm) Other: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Classification:: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line:: Museum Purchase, 1891
Accession Number:: 91.37.45

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