Waistband

CultureJavanese
Titles
  • Waistband
Date9th–10th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, bronze, traces of ceramic
Dimensions2 1/4 × 10 3/4 × 8 3/4 in., 1.7lb. (5.7 × 27.3 × 22.2 cm, 0.8kg)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2227
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 2001] [1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2001-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 02/15/01.

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