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Braided Chain with Lotus-Shaped Finials

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden braided chain necklace with lotus-shaped finials. The chain is made of multiple thin golden braided strands. The strands are woven together, creating a twisted rope-like pattern. It has two distinct ends, each terminating in a small golden lotus flower-shaped finial. The background is light gray. The necklace is laid out in a loop on a flat surface. The image shows the necklace from a high angle. The ends of the necklace are on the right side. The metal appears to be gold or gold-plated. The chain has a uniform thickness throughout. The lotus flowers are symmetrical and have multiple petals. The petals are rounded and smooth.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 467 px
Museum record:
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