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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored ear ornament in the shape of a semicircle with a hollow center. The ornament has a textured surface with numerous small spikes and floral patterns. The object appears to be made of metal and has a shiny appearance. It is positioned on a plain white background. The ear ornament is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 466 px
Museum record:
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