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Pendant in the Shape of a Shankha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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