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Ear Ornament, Pendant with Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a crowned egg. The egg has a red stone and the base has a black stone. The gold is shiny and there are decorative elements on the crown and base. Two gold balls are on either side of the black stone. The background is gray. Ear Ornament, Pendant with Stone by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 576 px
Museum record:
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