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Chain, Loop-in-Loop, Trumpet Ends

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal chain with loop-in-loop design and trumpet ends, made of thin interwoven metal links. The chain is long and laid out in a curved shape, with one end featuring a clasp and the other end having a smaller clasp. The chain has a textured surface due to the interwoven links. The background is a plain gray surface. The chain appears to be a necklace or a bracelet. The ends are shaped like trumpets. The loops are small and interlinked.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 517 px
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