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Pair of Round Earrings, Foliate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two gold earrings. The earrings are circular and have a wide, hollow center. The earrings are made of gold and have a textured surface with a pattern of leaves and vines. The earrings are broken at the bottom, with a small gap in the middle. They are identical and symmetrical, with the same design and shape. The background of the image is gray. The earrings are titled "Pair of Round Earrings, Foliate".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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