2011.276

Object Title
Elephant Bell
Measurements
11.4 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Creation Date
9th–10th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46443/elephant-bell?ctx=a04de10fd9a1f717967b7f152e579e1aed41aeec&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.275

Object Title
Elephant Bell
Measurements
10.2 x 10.2 cm (4 x 4 in.)
Creation Date
9th–10th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46442/elephant-bell?ctx=768bbb2b7645de2c7ee3a17caad601afc8b4a70d&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.274

Object Title
Rounded Jar with slightly Jutting Waist
Measurements
20.3 x 20.3 cm (8 x 8 in.)
Creation Date
12th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46441/rounded-jar-with-slightly-jutting-waist?ctx=2087a279fbcd336a9416d846e34fe1699855c8af&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.272

Object Title
Lime-Paste Jar in the Form of a Bird and with Incised Design
Measurements
10.2 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
Creation Date
12th–13th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46439/limepaste-jar-in-the-form-of-a-bird-and-with-incised-design?ctx=f0d259f5b3f183a181e466ab96b2f1350fa19a80&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.271

Object Title
Buddha Head
Measurements
22.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm (9 x 3 x 3 in.)
Creation Date
12th–13th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46438/buddha-head?ctx=665f7609aae3318f50489db927dae742291a573c&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.270

Object Title
Large Storage Jar with Incised Circular Lines
Measurements
61 x 43.2 cm (24 x 17 in.)
Creation Date
12th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46437/large-storage-jar-with-incised-circular-lines?ctx=44f7ef2f2a7f54f5ac112d7a084bd66ed934cbd6&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.236

Object Title
Round Vessel with Incised Lines and Decoration around Neck
Measurements
5.1 x 7.6 cm (2 x 3 in.)
Creation Date
9-11th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46403/round-vessel-with-incised-lines-and-decoration-around-neck?ctx=d365ea0412316f1103cb19cc71dd7c59c39bf584&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.223

Object Title
Small Round Container with Widely Spaced Incised Vertical Lines over Body and Closely Spaced Small Lines around Mouth
Measurements
10.2 x 25.4 cm (4 x 10 in.)
Creation Date
Angkor Period(9th-15th century)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46390/small-round-container-with-widely-spaced-incised-vertical-li?ctx=4045c5d4f7d34ec1bb905bf9558b7e793630a4f5&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2011.220

Object Title
Jarlet (Small Lamp) with Applied Floral Decoration and Incised Lines
Measurements
10.2 x 25.4 cm (4 x 10 in.)
Creation Date
11th–13th century
Credit Line
Gift of Robert R. and Nancy F. Charles
Museum Contact
provenance@worcesterart.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/46387/jarlet-small-lamp-with-applied-floral-decoration-and-incis?ctx=7d2dc77b6697c44c6b4394fbfbf749a60b28b53f&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
1462 CE, the end of Khmer Empire
Provenance Information
Probably acquired in the 1960s by Robert R. Charles [American, 1938-2020], who served as a Peace Corps Staff member in northeastern Thailand from 1965-1968; 2011, gifted to the Worcester Art Museum by Robert R. Charles.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object is believed to have been acquired during the 1960s (ca. 1965-1968) when the previous owner was on assignment in northeastern Thailand as a Peace Corps Staff member.

2004.17.1

Object Title
Vishnu
Measurements
H with base: 9 × W: 3 7/8 × D: 2 3/8 in. (22.8 × 9.8 × 6 cm); H of base: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Creation Date
late 12th century
Credit Line
Gift of Michael and Georgia de Havenon in honor of Hiram "Woody" Woodward, 2016
Museum Contact
provenance@thewalters.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://art.thewalters.org/detail/33737/vishnu-2/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
The Walters Art Museum is in the process of determining definitions of antiquity
Provenance Information
Sherry & Lawrence Phillips, New York, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; sale, Christie's, New York, March 25, 2004, lot 166; Michael de Havenon, New York, 2004, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 2016, by gift.
Exhibition Information
Across Asia (April 20, 2024 -), Walters Art Museum
Publication Information
Sherry & Lawrence Phillips Collection; Sale, Christie's, New York, March 25 2004, lot 166; https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4246752
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This object was brought onsite to the Walters as part of a long-term loan in 2004
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