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Rod Finial Clip with Makara Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden rod finial clip with makara motif, featuring a circular shape with a hole through the middle. The clip has a symmetrical design with curved protrusions on both sides. The makara motif consists of a snout at the bottom center, with two bulbous eyes on either side, and wavy lines extending upwards and outwards from the eyes. The object has a textured surface with a shiny gold finish and is set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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