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Pair of Ear Ornaments, Two-Section Ruby

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earrings with two sections, one featuring a round ruby and the other a square ruby, adorned with gold floral patterns and small gold balls. The top section has a round ruby surrounded by gold filigree and is decorated with gold leaves and small gold balls. The bottom section has a square ruby with a gold beaded border. The earrings are set against a beige background. Two-Section Ruby by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 544 px
Museum record:
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