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Amulet, Waisted by Triple Wire Twist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a boat or a coffin. The pendant is made of gold and features a twisted wire design around the edges. The top of the pendant is flat, and it has a small loop attached to one end. The pendant is shaped like a boat or a coffin, with a curved bottom and a pointed top. The pendant appears to be old and has some scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray surface. The pendant is titled "Amulet, Waisted by Triple Wire Twist".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 460 px
Museum record:
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