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Collections

Pair of Earflares1440–1521

Not on view
Two circular ring-shaped objects in polished jet black material with faceted surfaces, arranged on a white background, the larger to the left
Circular black glass or obsidian disk with a large central hole, polished flat top surface with a slightly raised outer rim, rough unfinished inner edge visible.
Circular stone or obsidian disk with a smooth, highly polished dark surface and a round central perforation, viewed from above against a white background.
Title
Pair of Earflares
Culture
Aztec
Place Made
Mexico, Basin of Mexico
Date Made
1440–1521
Medium
Obsidian
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 in. (7.62 cm) Height: 1/2 in. (1.72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Constance McCormick Fearing
Accession Number
M.85.233.12a-b
Classification
Stone
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas