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Ear ornament, Garuda and Meru

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ornament in the shape of a human head with a pointed top, resembling a crown or a headdress. The head has a serene facial expression with eyes closed. The ornament appears to have two small holes on either side. The background is black and textured. The ornament depicts Garuda and Meru.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
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