Ornament in the Shape of a Frog
Gold-colored ornament in the shape of a frog, with a wide head and prominent eyes. The frog's head is facing forward. The ornament has a bulbous body with a wide mouth and small nostrils. The surface of the ornament is textured with small bumps and ridges. The background is a plain gray surface. The ornament appears to be made of gold or a gold-plated material and may be an example of Pre-Columbian art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Indonesia (Java)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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