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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
Museum record:
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