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Ear Ornament in Twisted Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, twisted shape, resembling a hook or a bent tube; smooth surface with visible texture; one end appears to be a small loop, the other end wider and open; object is on a white background. Ear Ornament in Twisted Shape by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 581 px
Museum record:
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