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Ear ornament , Garuda, Meru

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored ear ornament in the shape of Garuda, a mythical creature, on Mount Meru. The object is rounded and made of gold-colored metal. It has a hollow interior and a design on the exterior that has swirls and bumps. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
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