Belt

CultureJambi/Palembang Region peoples
Titles
  • Belt
Date19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, silver, and copper
Dimensions2 5/8 × 9 1/4 diameter in. (6.7 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2323
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
206M Arnold Gallery
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Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2003][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2003-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/21/03.

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