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Pair of Ear Ornaments, Trumpet Form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pair of Ear Ornaments, Trumpet Form, by an unknown artist, features a gold-colored metal object. The object is circular with a gap at one end, resembling a trumpet shape. It appears to be made of a shiny, smooth material, possibly metal. The object has a hollow center and two ends that do not connect, with one end being thicker and more curved than the other. The background of the image is black and textured, resembling a fabric or foam surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 552 px
Museum record:
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