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Ear Clip with Vajra Mounting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a circular base and a rounded, hollow top. The top has a design resembling a flower or lotus with multiple petals and a central element. The object appears to be an ear clip with a Vajra mounting, featuring intricate details and a shiny gold finish.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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