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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal ear ornament in the shape of two dragon heads facing away from each other, with spiky protrusions on top and textured scales; has a hollow center with dark interior. 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:
600 × 448 px
Museum record:
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