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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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