Stylized Figure Pendant

Atlantic Watershed

11th–16th century

Not on view

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Title: Stylized Figure Pendant
Date: 11th–16th century
Geography: Costa Rica
Culture: Atlantic Watershed
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 4 3/8 × D. 3 3/4 × W. 7/8 in. (11.1 × 9.5 × 2.2 cm)
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line: Jan Mitchell and Sons Collection, Gift of Jan Mitchell, 1991
Object Number: 1991.419.5
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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