Ushnisha, Covering for the head of the Buddha

Ushnisha, Covering for the head of the Buddha

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Ushnisha, Covering for the head of the Buddha
CultureJavanese
Titles
  • Ushnisha, Covering for the head of the Buddha
Date9th–10th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold and rock crystal
Dimensions8 1/4 × 5 1/4 dia. in. (21 × 13.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2248
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
200 Brown Gallery
On view

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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 11/30/99.

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