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Weighted Fastener

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is gold-colored, made of metal. It has three stacked, rounded sections, each with a ribbed exterior and a decorative edge featuring small bumps. The top section has a gap on either side. The object is symmetrical and appears to be ornamental. The background is gray. The object is titled "Weighted Fastener" by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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