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Weighted Fastener

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a rounded shape. The object is made of a gold-colored metal. It has a hollow interior. The exterior surface features a repeating pattern of raised, swirling designs that resemble curled tendrils or scrolls. The pattern consists of four large swirls, arranged in a grid of two by two, with a smaller swirl design on the sides. The object has a scalloped edge around the top opening. The background is plain white. The object is titled "Weighted Fastener" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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