M.2019.379.8

Object Title
Globular jar with snake design
Measurements
4 × 4 in. (10.16 × 10.16 cm)
Creation Date
200–500 CE
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Grinnell and Feelie Lee
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
"Antiquity - the ancient past, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages." (Chicago Manual of Style and most dictionaries)
Provenance Information
From personal communication: Mr. Alan Grinnell purchased the object from individuals or dealers in Panama prior to 1982. No additional provenance information is reportedly available from Mr. Grinnell.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
N/D
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
According to LACMA and AAMD guidelines, if the provenance of a proposed acquisition does not clearly indicate that the antiquity in question was outside its country of origin prior to 1970, the museum may determine to proceed with the acquisition based on an analysis of the benefits and risks, and in accordance with AAMD’s guidelines for the publication of the object and the provenance information known about it, with an explanation of the basis for the museum’s decision. Generally, LACMA believes that, absent evidence of looting or illegal export of any antiquities, but given incomplete provenance establishing that the objects were outside their source countries prior to 1970 and prior to any applicable foreign patrimony laws, it is in LACMA’s and the public interest to accept such objects for the purpose of bringing them into the public domain, caring for them and publishing them, both for scholarly purposes and for the purpose of providing notice to any party, including source countries, that may have a claim or information relating to the provenance of the objects.

M.2019.379.7

Object Title
Jar with geometric black and red negative-resist paint and applique
Measurements
7 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (18.42 × 18.42 cm)
Creation Date
400–650 CE
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Grinnell and Feelie Lee
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
"Antiquity - the ancient past, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages." (Chicago Manual of Style and most dictionaries)
Provenance Information
From personal communication: Mr. Alan Grinnell purchased the object from individuals or dealers in Panama prior to 1982. No additional provenance information is reportedly available from Mr. Grinnell.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
N/D
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
According to LACMA and AAMD guidelines, if the provenance of a proposed acquisition does not clearly indicate that the antiquity in question was outside its country of origin prior to 1970, the museum may determine to proceed with the acquisition based on an analysis of the benefits and risks, and in accordance with AAMD’s guidelines for the publication of the object and the provenance information known about it, with an explanation of the basis for the museum’s decision. Generally, LACMA believes that, absent evidence of looting or illegal export of any antiquities, but given incomplete provenance establishing that the objects were outside their source countries prior to 1970 and prior to any applicable foreign patrimony laws, it is in LACMA’s and the public interest to accept such objects for the purpose of bringing them into the public domain, caring for them and publishing them, both for scholarly purposes and for the purpose of providing notice to any party, including source countries, that may have a claim or information relating to the provenance of the objects.
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