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Ear Ornament with Foliate Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal ornament. Ornament is oval shaped, open in the center. Ornament made of textured metal. Bottom of ornament smoother and rounded. Smooth portion appears to have been molded into foliage-like design. Background of image solid gray color. Ornament appears to be titled "Ear Ornament with Foliate Motif" with artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 398 px
Museum record:
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