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Tiger's Claw Necklace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold necklace with a thick, rounded, smooth metal band featuring a small hook at the top. The band has seven gold claw-shaped pieces attached to it, with a larger one centered at the bottom. The claw-shaped pieces have intricate designs on them.

Artwork details

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