George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935 Search this
Object Name:
Puebla-style ring
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Filigree
Dimensions:
2 x 2 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oaxaca State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 1200–1550 (Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye for MAI in 1928 at an auction held by Andre Portier (1886-1963) and Fernand Lair-Dubreuil (1867-1931) at the Hôtel Drouot, in Paris, France, using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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