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Large Piloncito Coin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Piloncito Coin by artist unknown. Gold-colored metal object, curved, resembling a chunk of gold with irregular surface. Smooth and shiny in some areas, rough and bumpy in others. Edges are jagged and uneven. Object is thick and substantial, with visible texture and imperfections. Background is a flat gray surface, possibly stone or concrete, providing a neutral contrast to the gold object.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 528 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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