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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
Museum record:
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