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Ear Ornament, Two Hoops

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, two rounded rectangular hoops stacked on top of each other. The hoops have a textured surface with a swirling pattern. The top hoop is slightly smaller than the bottom one and has a gap in the middle. The object is sitting on a plain gray surface, casting a small shadow underneath. The object is titled "Ear Ornament, Two Hoops" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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