Unknown Indonesian
Betel Nut Cutter (Kacip)

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Artist Unknown Indonesian

CultureBalinese, Klungkung Kingdom

Titles

Betel Nut Cutter (Kacip)

Datemid 19th century

PlaceRoyal Court of Klungkung, Indonesia

MediumIron and inlaid gold

Dimensions8 3/8 × 3 5/8 × 3/4 in. (21.3 × 9.2 × 1.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.

Object number2004.2274

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Department

Asian Art, Glassell Collection

Object Type

METALWORK

ProvenanceRoyal court of Klungkung, Indonesia; [Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1997][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1997-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 9/18/97.

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