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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored ear ornament with an abstract design, shaped like a figure with a central face and curved protrusions on either side, resembling a mythical creature; by Moche, a culture that flourished in Peru.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 474 px
Museum record:
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