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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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