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Pair of Ear Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored ear ornaments side by side on a gray fabric background. The ornaments are symmetrical and shaped like abstract scrollwork with curved ends. They are made of a shiny gold-colored metal. The background is a gray fabric with a subtle diagonal texture. The ornaments are titled "Pair of Ear Ornaments".

Artwork details

Date:
early 9th–14th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
598 × 202 px
Museum record:
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