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Lotus (Pripih)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden object with multiple petal-like shapes arranged in a circle, resembling a flower. Petals are irregularly shaped, with some appearing more rounded and others more pointed. The petals are connected at the center, with thin strips of gold visible between them. The gold has a rough, uneven texture and appears to be weathered or aged, with darker spots visible on some of the petals. The background is a plain gray surface. Title: Lotus (Pripih) by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 426 px
Museum record:
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