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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ear ornament, abstract and organic in shape, resembling a cluster of rounded, bumpy growths or a coral-like structure, with a rough and textured surface, no visible patterns or designs.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
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