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Rattle with Kala Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object shaped like a human face with a wide nose, circular eyes, and ears on the sides. The face has a small mouth with a curl on either side. The top of the head has a protrusion with a swirl design and curved lines on either side. The entire object is covered in swirling patterns and small bumps. A thin white string protrudes from the top. The object casts a shadow on a gray surface below. The background is a dark gray wall. Title: Rattle with Kala Head. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 14th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
571 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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