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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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