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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ear ornament, "Ear Ornament" by unknown artist. The ornament is roughly a half-circle shape. It has a flat back and rounded front. There are decorative elements on the sides, which appear to be flowers or leaves. The ornament is made of gold-colored metal and has a shiny appearance with some darker spots. It has three spherical shapes on the bottom. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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