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Ear Ornament, Arrow Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object, triangular in shape with a hollow center. The object has a decorative design on top resembling feathers or leaves. Two curved protrusions on either side, each featuring a face. The faces have a nose and mouth, and are surrounded by decorative elements. The object sits on a plain gray surface, with a slight shadow visible underneath. It is titled "Ear Ornament, Arrow Head" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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