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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
Museum record:
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