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Crown

Crown

Place of OriginPalembang, Sumatra, Indonesia
Dateapprox. 1880-1930
MaterialsGilded copper
DimensionsH. 7 in x W. 7 in x D. 10 1/2 in, H. 17.8 cm x W. 17.8 cm x D 26.7 cm
Credit LineGift of Tom Murray in honor of Rand Castile
Object number1994.152
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
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Such a crown was probably worn by a noblewoman or dancer at the court of Palembang in southeastern Sumatra.

A virtually identical crown, known from a publication, still has sprays of delicate metal flowers springing from several of its upper points. These appear to be attached by metal tabs at the back. The crown displayed here has tabs at the back of its points, and must originally have had similar flowers.