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Ear Clip Composed of Fused Discs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden colored metal ear clip composed of multiple fused discs forming flower-like shapes on each side. The discs are rounded and smooth. Two groups of six curved discs are joined in the middle. The discs on one side are slightly smaller than on the other. The clip has a smooth, shiny surface with a slight texture. It sits on a light grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 532 px
Museum record:
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