Artwork preview

Ear Ornament with Makara Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ornament shaped like two mythical creatures. The creatures have a large open mouth and are joined at the mouth. The creature on the left has a fin-like protrusion on its head and flames coming out of its mouth. The creature on the right has a large rounded head and a small tail. The ornament is hollow inside where the two creatures meet. The ornament is made of gold and has a textured surface. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette