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Ring Composed of 13 Beads

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden bracelet composed of 13 beads, with one bead featuring a distinctive etched design at the front. The bracelet is made of small, spherical beads that are a uniform gold color. The etched bead at the front has a symmetrical pattern resembling a heart with curved lines. The beads are separated by thin orange thread visible between them. The bracelet is positioned on a gray surface, with the etched bead centered at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 378 px
Museum record:
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