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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring resembling a creature. The earring has a circular base with spikes and a jagged protrusion on top. The bottom of the earring extends down into a solid tube-like piece before tapering to two prongs. The earring is shiny and reflects light. The background is white. Title: Ear Ornament. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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