CultureIndian
Titles
- Betel Nut Box (Pandan)
Date18th-19th Century
PlaceIndia
MediumGold with inlaid garnets, emeralds, and rubies
Dimensions2 3/4 × 4 7/8 × 3 1/2 in. (7 × 12.4 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2405.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
Asian Art, Glassell CollectionObject Type
[1] Sotheby's London, April 30, 1992, lot 477.
[2]Glassell Inventory, described on 5/6/92.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.
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Wendy Ramshaw
1976–1977
18k gold, garnets, pink sapphires, rubies, brass, and acrylic
2002.4035.A-.L
J. Weisager
mid 20th century
Gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and pearls
96.1325
