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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
Museum record:
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