Amulet in the form of a Turtle

Amulet in the form of a Turtle

Public Domain

CultureMoluccas peoples
Titles
  • Amulet in the form of a Turtle
Date12th–14th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2313
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceP[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Art, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2001][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2001-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described 6/6/01.

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