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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored circular object with a hollow center, resembling an ear ornament. The object is split into two parts at the bottom. The outer surface features a textured design with small bumps and protrusions. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly gold or brass, and has a rough, uneven texture. The background is plain white. 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:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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