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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
Museum record:
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