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Ear Ornament, Foliate Protrusions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, thick and irregularly shaped, resembling a ring with protrusions. The object has a circular opening in the middle. Several leaf-like or petal-like protrusions extend outwards from the top and sides. The surface appears textured and rough. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 580 px
Museum record:
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