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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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