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Necklace with Stylized Tiger Claws

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Necklace with Stylized Tiger Claws by Unknown. Gold necklace with stylized tiger claw design. Necklace consists of interlocking gold pieces shaped like stylized tiger claws or leaf shapes. The gold pieces are intricately detailed. They are arranged in a curved line similar to a crescent moon. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 464 px
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