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Pair of Ear Ornaments in Star Form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden star-shaped ornament with a hollow center. The star has eight pointed tips. There are small golden spheres at the center of each point and at the center of the star. The star has a flat base. The ornament is sitting on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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