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Ritual Eye Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden eye mask with a smooth, shiny surface. The mask is shaped like a pair of eyes, with two identical parts connected in the middle. Each part is almond-shaped, with the pointed end facing outward. The surface features a raised pattern consisting of a circle surrounded by radiating lines, resembling a sunburst. The background is a plain light gray color. The mask is placed on a flat surface, casting a slight shadow underneath. Artist: unknown. Title: Ritual Eye Mask.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century–second half of the 8th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
598 × 163 px
Public Domain
Yes
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