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Subang Ear Plug with Central Stylized Aksara Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, gold-colored object with a flat top and slightly curved sides. The top has a circular indentation with a symbol in the center. The entire surface is covered in intricate carvings. The object resembles a small container or box. A thin line circles the middle, dividing the lid from the base. The background is plain and light-colored. The object is titled "Subang Ear Plug with Central Stylized Aksara Motif" and is made by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 512 px
Museum record:
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