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Pendant in the Shape of a Tortoise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a tortoise. The pendant is made of gold and has a textured surface with bumps and ridges. It features a tortoise with its head and legs visible, and the head is pointing downwards. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 508 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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