Unknown Indonesian
Betel Pendant on Chain

CultureNgada peoples
Titles
  • Betel Pendant on Chain
Date19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
DimensionsBetel box: 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in. (7 × 3.8 × 0.8 cm)
Overall with Chain: 14 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in. (36.8 × 3.8 × 0.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2412
Not on view

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ProvenanceP[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1993][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1994-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 7/20/93.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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