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Weighted Fastener

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object resembling stacked bracelets. Three rounded, connected bands stacked on top of each other. The bands are ornately decorated with swirling patterns and textures. The top band has a gap, suggesting it is broken or incomplete. The object is set against a plain gray background. The object titled "Weighted Fastener" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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