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Weighted Fastener

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object with a ribbed texture. Three rounded sections stacked on top of each other. Each section has a rounded rectangular shape with irregular edges. The top section has a gap at the top. The background is gray and darkens towards the top. A shadow is cast to the right. The object is titled "Weighted Fastener" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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