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Hinged Earclip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden hinged earclip with a square base and a protruding T-shaped piece on the right side. The top is decorated with a large spiral design surrounded by a ring of small balls. A smaller spiral sits atop the larger one. Small decorative protrusions extend from the perimeter. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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