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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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