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One from a Pair of Ear Ornaments (Prakaravapra Kundala)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with intricate designs; shaped like a flower or petals. The earrings have a rounded shape with a hollow center. The outer edges have small gold beads. The surface features etched patterns, including lines, dots, and curved shapes. The earrings are set against a black background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium:
Gold, sheet, wire and granulation
Culture:
India, Andhra Pradesh
Dimensions:
600 × 438 px
Museum record:
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