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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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