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Iron with Gold Terminals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stick lying horizontally with gold metal on both ends. The stick is long and thin with a rough texture and cracks along its length. The gold metal on the left end comes to a point and has a decorative design. The gold metal on the right end has a wavy edge. The background is gray. The object is titled "Iron with Gold Terminals". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Iron bar with gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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