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Section of an Armband with Kala Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal armband section featuring Kala motif; gold-colored; Kala face with large nose, round eyes, and open mouth; mouth contains small gold balls; face has jagged edges; decorative elements including rope-like border, small figures on sides; displayed on metal stand. Section of an Armband with Kala Motif by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 9th–14th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 552 px
Museum record:
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