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Ear Ornament with Filigree and Granulate Designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object, shaped like a hollowed-out horseshoe or a crescent, with a gap in the middle. The object features intricate designs including filigree and granulation. The surface is adorned with small beads and twisted metalwork. The object appears to be an ear ornament. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 497 px
Museum record:
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