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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored, hollow, semicircular object with a hinged opening at the top. The object is composed of multiple sections that fit together, featuring intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. Two sections on either side of the opening are rounded on the outside and flat on the inside. The object appears to be some type of ornament or jewelry. The background is a plain gray surface. 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:
600 × 573 px
Museum record:
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