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Ear Ornament in Twisted Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a cylindrical protrusion from a curved base. The base is circular and curved upwards, resembling a hook. The cylindrical part is positioned on top of the curved base, slightly angled. The object has a textured surface and appears to be made of gold-colored metal. The background is a plain gray surface. The object is titled "Ear Ornament in Twisted Shape" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 514 px
Museum record:
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