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Pair of Earrings in Cruciform Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earrings in cruciform shape, two in number. The earrings are made of gold, shiny and reflective. They have a distinctive cruciform or cross-like shape. The top of each earring has a short, rounded post, followed by a thin, spiral element. The main body of each earring is bulbous with a hollow interior and tapers to a point at the bottom, resembling a four-pointed shape. The earrings are set against a black, textured background that resembles a rough, porous surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 334 px
Museum record:
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