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Ear Clip in the Shape of a Starfruit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal ear clip in the shape of a starfruit, made of two connected parts that form a ring, with starfruit-like protrusions around the outer edge, and a hollow interior; the clip appears to be made of a shiny gold-colored metal; the background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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