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Ear Clip with Aqua-Green Stone in Foliate Pattern Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ear clip with a cylindrical body and rectangular center section. The ear clip features a design with two dragon or lion-like heads on either side and a similar design at the top, which holds a rounded aqua-green stone. The center section has an engraved pattern or characters. The object sits on a light gray surface with a plain background. Ear Clip with Aqua-Green Stone in Foliate Pattern Mount by unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold with aqua-green stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 388 px
Museum record:
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