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Ear Ornament, Spiral and Granular

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring, thick and rounded, with spiral designs and granular details. The earring is thick and rounded, with a hollow center. The exterior has a series of raised spiral designs and granular details, with small bumps around the edges. Three raised sections with granular borders. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 436 px
Public Domain
Yes
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