Pendant in the Shape of a Shankha
Golden pendant in the shape of a conch shell with a curled end. The conch shell has a spiral shape on top and a large rounded body that tapers to a narrower end. A small loop or attachment point is visible at the bottom for use as jewelry. The background is plain white. Pendant by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Indonesia (Java)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 617 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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