Cord Fastener or Weight for Belt

CultureJavanese
Titles
  • Cord Fastener or Weight for Belt
Date9th–10th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
Dimensions1 3/16 × 1 in. diameter (3.0 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2247
Not 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 06/07/01.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 06/07/01.

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