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Ear Clip in the Shape of a Starfruit with Foliate Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ear clip in the shape of a starfruit with pointed protrusions resembling the fruit's ridges. The ear clip has a hollow center with a circular opening and a foliate design around it. The design consists of curved, leaf-like patterns. The object has a thick base that tapers inward. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 477 px
Museum record:
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