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Necklace with Three Tortoise-Shaped Pendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden necklace with three tortoise-shaped pendants. The necklace is made of gold and consists of a chain with spherical beads and decorative metalwork. There are three pendants, each shaped like a tortoise. The tortoises have their heads and tails protruding from their shells. The tortoise pendants have textured surfaces and are adorned with small gemstones. The necklace has a clasp at each end. The background is a gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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