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Hair Ornament with Pin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden hair ornament in the shape of a stylized figure with intricate designs. The figure has a human-like face with a serene expression and an elaborate headdress. The body of the figure is made up of curved and pointed shapes. A long, thin, pointed pin lies to the left, with a red stone set into a golden cap at the top. The background is a plain light purple color.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
471 × 625 px
Museum record:
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