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Clothing Fastener (Button) with Kinnara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden figurine of a mythical creature, likely a kinnara, with a human-like head and body resembling a bird. The creature has a wide smile and appears to be wearing a decorative collar. Two large wings protrude from its back, and it has three-toed feet. The figure has a loop on its back. The creature's body features intricate carvings. The background is a plain gray surface. The title of the artwork is "Clothing Fastener (Button) with Kinnara" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
526 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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