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Hinged Earclip with Shankha Mofif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored hinged earclip with a conch shell motif. The earclip is shaped like a conch shell. It has a square base. The conch shell design features raised details including ridges and small bumps. A line curves from the tip to the side. Small gold balls are along the edges. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 13th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 495 px
Museum record:
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