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Ear Ornament with Makara Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ornament in the shape of a mythical creature's head with intricate designs and details. The creature has a long snout, curved and pointed ears, and a decorative pattern on its forehead. The ornament is lying on its side, with the back of the creature's head and a portion of its body visible. The body is cylindrical with a small protrusion on one end. The background is a plain gray surface. The ornament is titled "Ear Ornament with Makara Motif" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 457 px
Museum record:
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