Plaque Item Number: Sf591 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Heavy, round metal disc with one hole near edge. Textile fragment adhering to one side at edge. Slightly iridescent appearance overall.

History Of Use

Hole suggests it was suspended.

Narrative

Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru before 1532
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Plaque
Identification Number
Sf591
Type of Item
plaque
Material
gold metal and copper metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered and gilded
Overall
height 0.3 cm, diameter 8.9 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
before 1532
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0711/0093