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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with intricate designs, "Ear Ornament", by an unknown artist. The object has a rounded shape with a flat top and bottom. The top is wider than the bottom. The object features a raised design that covers its entire surface. The design includes curled lines, swirls, floral patterns, and geometric shapes. Small spikes protrude from various points around the object. The object is positioned on a gray surface, with a white background to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 435 px
Museum record:
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