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Ear Clip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ear clip, no visible stones, made of thick metal with a textured surface, the clip has two main parts that are connected, one part is a curved band that wraps around the earlobe, and the other part is a curved piece that covers the outer part of the ear. The two parts are connected by a small circular hole. The clip is positioned at an angle, with the front facing right. The background is a plain gray surface. Artist: Unspecified. Title: Ear Clip.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 552 px
Museum record:
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