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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring with a circular hoop and four prongs protruding from the bottom, two on either side of the center, resembling a mythical creature's mouth; textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 395 px
Museum record:
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