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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored ring with intricate design, rounded rectangular shape. The ring is wider in the center and tapers towards the edges. The design features raised floral patterns and swirls. Small decorative elements are on either end. The ring sits on a plain gray surface. The artist and title is "Ear Ornament".

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 493 px
Museum record:
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