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Subang (Ear Plug) with Foliate Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round gold-colored object with a red gemstone in the center. The object has a raised design featuring a starburst pattern with a circle in the middle. The circle has a flower-like design. The red gemstone is oval-shaped and set in gold. The background is a plain gray surface. The object appears to be a type of jewelry, specifically a Subang or ear plug, with a foliate design.

Artwork Details

Date
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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