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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earring by Aldo Bonadei, featuring a square shape with rounded corners, resembling a pyramid with its tip pointing downwards. The piece has a textured surface with numerous small bumps. A circular indentation is present in the center. The earring appears to be made of gold and has a post at the back for attachment.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 9th century or earlier
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
539 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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