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Earring, Quatreform with Rubies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earring with quatrefoil shape, featuring two round rubies. The top ruby is larger and positioned above the smaller one on the bottom left. The earring appears to be made of gold with a textured surface. The background is black and textured, resembling a sponge or foam.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 476 px
Museum record:
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