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Earring with Small Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The gold earring features a small figure sitting cross-legged. The figure has a round face and a prominent nose. Two arms are raised. The figure sits on a rounded oval base. The earring has a shiny surface. The background is black and textured. "Earring with Small Figure" by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 518 px
Museum record:
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