Pair of Ornaments, "Bird Rings"

CultureJavanese
Titles
  • Pair of Ornaments, "Bird Rings"
Date9th–10th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold and cabochon cornelians
Dimensions.1: 1/2 × 3/8 × 1/2 in. (1.3 × 1 × 1.3 cm)
.2: 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (1.3 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2252.1,.2
Non exposé

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Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1992][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1992-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/23/92.

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