Ritual Betel Nut Leaf Holder

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Ritual Betel Nut Leaf Holder
CultureBalinese
Titles
  • Ritual Betel Nut Leaf Holder
Dateearly 20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, silver, and stones
Dimensions3 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 in. (9.5 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2267
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Department
Asian Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1999][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1999-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 3/12/99.

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