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Ear Ornament, Three Graduated Hoops

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ear ornament with three graduated hoops stacked on top of each other, the bottom one larger and decorated with etched lines and curved shapes. The top two hoops are smooth and have a gap at the top. The ornament is on a light gray background. The title of the ornament is "Ear Ornament, Three Graduated Hoops" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
559 × 624 px
Museum record:
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