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Cresecent Moon-Shaped Pendant with Foliate Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Crescent moon-shaped pendant with foliate design. Gold-colored metal pendant. Crescent moon shape. Two small loops at top, one on each side. Pendant has a textured surface with small dots. Intricate swirling design in the center. The design resembles leaves or foliage. Pendant is symmetrical. Plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 433 px
Museum record:
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