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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored ear ornament with a rounded shape. Three rounded protrusions, each with a smaller spiral-shaped protrusion in the center, are visible on the front. The protrusions are positioned in a triangular formation. The surface exhibits some darker spots and scuffs. The ornament sits on a gray surface with a slight shadow underneath. The background is a solid gray color. Ear Ornament by Artist Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 586 px
Museum record:
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