Unknown Indonesian
Vessel

CultureBalinese
Titles
  • Vessel
DateEarly 20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, silver, and gemstones
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 2 1/2 × 2 5/8 in. (12.7 × 6.4 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2257
Not on view

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Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1998][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1998-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described 3/12/98.

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