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Pair of Earplugs Ornamented with Figures and Inlaid Stones

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two circular gold-colored objects, likely earplugs, with intricate designs and inlaid stones. The top object has a raised edge with small bumps around it. The center features a design with a red stone surrounded by four smaller black stones. The surface is decorated with a pattern of leaves, flowers, and curved lines. The bottom object has a similar raised edge with small bumps. The center features a cross-like design with four symmetrical patterns, resembling flowers or leaves. The outer edge has a pattern of triangles and dots. Both objects are placed on a gray background, with the top one positioned above and to the right of the bottom one.

Artwork Details

Date
early 9th–14th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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