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Pair of Small Pendants in Piscine Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Small Pendants in Piscine Shape by artist. Two small, gold-colored pendants shaped like fish. Pointed heads face left. Eyes and scales are detailed. A small loop at the top for attachment. The pendants are shiny with a textured surface. They have a small size and a smooth, curved body shape. They are lying on a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 415 px
Museum record:
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