Provenance (noun)

1. The place of origin or earliest known history of something.
2. The history of the ownership, custody, or location of a work of art or an antique, especially when documented or authenticated.
3. The source or origin of something, especially information or data.

Origin:

From french provenance, from latin provenire, meaning 'to come from'.

Examples:

1. The provenance of the painting was a subject of much debate among art historians.
2. The provenance of the antique vase was traced back to the Ming dynasty.
3. The provenance of the document was difficult to determine, as it had passed through many hands over the centuries.
4. The provenance of the data was critical in evaluating its reliability.
5. The provenance of the wine was carefully documented, from the vineyard to the bottle.