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Pair of Ear Clips with Purple Stones in Tendril Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal ear clip with a purple stone set in a tendril mount. The stone is long and rectangular with faceted surfaces. It is held in place by four prongs resembling tendrils. A crescent-shaped piece of metal sits on top of the stone. The base of the clip is a flat, wavy-edged circle. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with purple stones
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
530 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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