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Pectoral Disk
Pectoral Disk
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Pectoral Disk

Date700–1500 CE
Mediumgold
Dimensions19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Aldus C. Higgins
Object number1946.11
DescriptionNorth Central Area, possibly Veraguas Culture; Circular, beaten gold. Six conical bosses with embossed dot design around the edge. Two holes in plaque.
ProvenanceMr. & Mrs. Aldus C. Higgins, Worcester, MA; See: Bill from Stendahl Art Galleries, Los Angeles, CA
On View
Not on view
Yataghan (sword)
Turkish
early 1800s
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Austrian
1550–1600, with 19th century restorations
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Italian
late 16th–early 17th century, with decoration from 19th century
Dhal (shield)
Punjab
early to mid 1800s
Shield Boss
800–600 BCE
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Northern Italian
about 1560–1570
Close Helmet
Austrian
possibly about 1580–1590
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Antioch
late 4th century
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Russian
late 1800s
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Northern Italian
about 1510-20, assembled and decorated in 1800s