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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 pendant is oval-shaped and made of dark greenish metal with visible signs of aging and wear. The top of the pendant features a semi-circle with scalloped edges. A solid bar extends from the bottom of the semi-circle. The pendant also features two curved arms on either side of the bar. The pendant is adorned with rows of small oval shapes along its edges. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Vietnam (North) or Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions:
599 × 458 px
Museum record:
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