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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
Museum record:
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