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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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