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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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