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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
Museum record:
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