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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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