Unknown Indonesian
Necklace

CultureJavanese, Royal Court of Surakata
Titles
  • Necklace
Date18th–19th century
PlaceRoyal Court of Surakarta, Indonesia
MediumGold
DimensionsChain extended: 20 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1/8 in. (52.1 × 11.4 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2225
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
208M Mullins 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, 2002-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell inventory, described 12/31/01.

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