Chain with naga finials

CultureSumatra Island peoples
Titles
  • Chain with naga finials
Date7th–10th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 38 × 5/8 × 3/4 in. (96.5 × 1.6 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2430
Non exposé

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Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2002][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2002-2001; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 6/19/02.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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