Unknown Indonesian
Chest Ornament (Hiasan Dada)

CultureBalinese
Titles
  • Chest Ornament (Hiasan Dada)
Date19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, silver, rubies, diamonds, and sapphires
Dimensions9 1/4 × 5 7/8 × 5/8 in. (23.5 × 14.9 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2275
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
206M Arnold Gallery
On view

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Provenance[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, decribed on 9/18/97.

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