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Set of Two Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Set of Two Ornaments, Small, gold-colored metal object with a square base, The base is octagonal and flat. Above the base are four rows of decorative elements. The first row has a small, beaded border. The second row consists of rounded protrusions resembling petals or bulbs. The third row features a repeating pattern of curved lines. The fourth row is a small, raised platform with a beaded edge. At the very top is a small, circular protrusion. The object resembles a miniature, ornate tower or pagoda. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 544 px
Public Domain
Yes
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