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Pair of Earrings with Granulation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with granulation, made by artist Sautter & Goldsmith. Earrings are rounded with a hollow center. Exterior is adorned with seven gold balls and six teardrop shapes. Three gold balls are on the bottom center, with one positioned on each end. A teardrop shape is on each side underneath the gold balls on the ends. Another gold ball and teardrop shape are stacked on top of each other on either side between the end and center. Two additional balls are on top.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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