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Silvery Ornament with Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silvery Ornament with Mask by James T. Hackett. The image shows a small, irregularly shaped metallic object. The object is roughly spherical. It has a metallic finish that appears to be silver or gold in color, with some darker areas. The surface of the object is highly textured and irregular, with many small bumps and ridges. A face with a nose, eyes, and mouth has been applied to the object. The face has a neutral expression. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 556 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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