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Ornament in the Shape of a Shankha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden object in the shape of a conch shell with a small opening at one end. The conch shell has ridges around the top. The object is shiny and made of metal. It is positioned on a white surface, with a small shadow underneath. The object is lying on its side, with the opening facing the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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