Necklace

CultureIndian
Titles
  • Necklace
Date19th century
PlaceIndia
MediumGold, gold alloy, gemstones, cloth cord
Dimensions6 1/4 × 7 × 3/4 in. (15.9 × 17.8 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2390
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
106M Lovett Gallery
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Provenance[…]; [Sotheby's London, October 11, 1991, lot 665] [1][2]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1991-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Sotheby's London, October 11, 1991, lot 665.
[2]Glassell Inventory, described on 8/20/93.

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