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Earring, End Projections and Gem

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earring with a large black gemstone; earring has a flat triangular base with a large spherical black gemstone; two ornate gold extensions on either side; extensions have bulbous gold details; top portion has the same shape as the base; top portion does not have gemstone; earring appears to have ridge detail.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 585 px
Museum record:
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