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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
Museum record:
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