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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
Museum record:
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