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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
Museum record:
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