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Pair of Ear Ornaments, Comma and Star

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored earrings, Pair of Ear Ornaments, Comma and Star, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The earrings have a star shape with a comma-shaped protrusion on top. The star has eight points, each with a small ball at the end. The comma-shaped piece is decorated with a spiral pattern and small balls along its edge. The earrings are made of gold and have a textured surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
569 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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