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Brahma's Goose Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden pendant in the shape of a goose. The body of the goose is oval-shaped. The neck extends upwards and loops back on itself to form a circular loop at the top. The tail extends out to the right. The head extends upwards to the left. The surface of the pendant has a textured appearance. The background is a flat, light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 579 px
Museum record:
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