Betel Nut Container

CultureFlores Island peoples
Titles
  • Betel Nut Container
Date20th century or earlier
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
Dimensions3 7/8 × 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (9.9 × 11.4 × 9.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2293
Non exposé

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ProvenanceTom Bruton, by 2003[1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2003-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/03/03.

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