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Earclip with Conch Motif and Inlaid Stones

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored earclip with a conch shell motif, featuring a large pink stone in the center and a green stone at the top. The earclip has an intricate design with small beads and ridges. It is shaped like a conch shell, curved at the top. Small gold beads and details adorn the bottom and sides. The background is a textured gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
early 9th–14th century
Medium:
Gold with inlaid stones
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
513 × 624 px
Museum record:
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