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Pair of Ear Ornaments, Pyramid Type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of gold-colored ear ornaments. The ornaments are identical and symmetrical, lying side by side on a black surface. Each ornament has a rounded rectangular shape with a pyramid-shaped protrusion in the center. The pyramid has a square base and four triangular sides that meet at the top. The ornaments have a raised border around the edges, with a series of small bumps or beads along the top and bottom edges. The background is a black textured surface, possibly a fabric or foam material.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 307 px
Museum record:
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