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Rod Finial in the Shape of a Foliate Form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden rod finial with one end flared and rounded. The rod has 2 sets of symmetrical protrusions. The lower set are triangular shaped with the tip pointing outwards. They are positioned on either side of the rod near the flared end. The upper set are shaped like leaves with wavy edges. The protrusions are positioned on either side of the rod, near the top. The rod is resting on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
426 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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