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One of a Pair of Ear Pendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of a Pair of Ear Pendants by unknown artist. The object is an oval-shaped, green, metal pendant. The pendant has a loop at the top. The pendant has a central, elongated, teardrop-shaped cutout. The outer edge of the pendant is decorated with protruding, small, rounded shapes. The pendant appears to be made of a weathered, green metal, likely bronze. The background is a plain, light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North) or Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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