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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
Museum record:
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