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Pair of Earrings with Red Stones

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earrings with a red stone. The earrings are made of gold-colored metal. The earrings are shaped irregularly. The earrings have a red stone set into the gold. The stone appears oval in shape. The stone has a smooth surface. The earrings are on a black textured background. The background appears to be made up of small, raised dots. The dots reflect light. The artist is unknown. The title of the earrings is "Pair of Earrings with Red Stones".

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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