Pair of Armbands

CultureBugis peoples
Titles
  • Pair of Armbands
Date18th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
Dimensions.1: 2 7/8 × 3 1/4 diameter in. (7.3 × 8.3 cm)
.2: 2 7/8 × 3 3/8 diameter in. (7.3 × 8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2283.1,.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceRoyal Court of Makassar/Gowa Kingdom, Indonesia; [Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Art, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2002][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2003-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described 12/5/02.

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