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Ear Clip in the Shape of a Starfruit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring in the shape of a starfruit, with five pointed lobes on each side. The earring is hollow in the center, with a rough texture and visible seams. It has a shiny, metallic appearance with some darker spots. The background is a plain gray surface. The image shows the earring from above.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 509 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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