Belt Buckle

CultureBalinese, Klungkung Kingdom
Titles
  • Belt Buckle
Datelate 19th century
PlaceRoyal Court of Klungkung, Indonesia
MediumGold, cabochon rubies
Dimensions2 5/8 × 4 5/16 × 5/8 in. (6.7 × 11 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2265
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
206M Arnold Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceRoyal court of Klungkung, Indonesia; [Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1996][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1996-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 5/3/96.

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