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Ear Ornament, Cylinder Hoops

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden cylinder-shaped ear ornament with a hollow center, featuring three raised rope-like design bands around its body. The top and bottom bands are thin while the middle band is thicker. The ornament rests on a plain gray surface. Ear Ornament, Cylinder Hoops.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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