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Ear Ornament with Ram's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ornament in the shape of a creature's head with two curved horns protruding from the top of the head. The ornament is hollow with two holes on either side. The creature depicted has a snout and forehead that resemble a ram. The ornament has a floral design. The ornament is sitting on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
593 × 624 px
Museum record:
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