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Ear Ornament with Kala Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored ear ornament in the shape of a Kala motif. The ornament features a grotesque face at the bottom with a spiked lower element, topped with a variety of curved and pointed shapes. A cylindrical object protrudes from the right side. The ornament hangs from a small loop at the top against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 9th–14th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
385 × 624 px
Museum record:
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