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Tiger Claw Pendant with Red Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a tiger's claw, with a rectangular top section featuring scrollwork design. The middle section is cylindrical with small spherical details. The curved claw section has a textured surface with scrollwork and a round, dark red stone embedded near the tip. The pendant by artist titled "Tiger Claw Pendant with Red Stone".

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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