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Pair of Ear Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, teardrop-shaped. Triangular top has short spikes pointing outwards. Bottom curves inwards on both sides. Two round areas on either side of empty oval center. Ornate designs throughout. Object resembles a pair of ear ornaments.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 541 px
Museum record:
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