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Ear Ornament for a Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metalwork piece in the shape of a rhombus with a circular design in the center, featuring turquoise, orange, and purple stones. The top portion consists of a rhombus with a loop at the top, adorned with turquoise stones. Below this, a circular design with concentric circles and a central stone is visible. The bottom section includes a cylindrical component with turquoise stones and a dangling blue stone.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Mercury, gilt silver, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, lapis lazuli, coral, pearls, and turquoise
Culture:
Nepal
Dimensions:
389 × 624 px
Museum record:
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