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Ear Clip Composed of Fused Discs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object with a central section that has three prongs on top and three on the bottom. The top and bottom prongs are connected by a short cylindrical section. 11 petal-shaped pieces are attached to the central section, six on top and five on bottom. Petal tops are rounded and smooth. Object resembles a flower or a sunburst. Object sits on a flat gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 470 px
Museum record:
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