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Ear Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, shaped like an infinity symbol, with two rounded ends that curve towards each other, resembling a figure-eight or a looped ribbon; made of thick, uneven metal with a rough texture and darker patches; against a plain white background; by artist titled "Ear Ornament".

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 552 px
Museum record:
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