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Pair of Ear Clips with Bead in Four-Prong Lotus Base Setting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green bead in four-prong lotus base setting. The bead is spherical and has a smooth surface. It is a green color with small dark spots. The bead sits in a gold four-prong setting that resembles a lotus flower. The setting has a round base with three small feet. A gold ring extends from the base. The prongs are shaped like lotus petals. A small gold finial sits on top of the bead. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold with bead
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
577 × 624 px
Museum record:
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