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Cast Earring, Foliate Diamond Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored earring in the shape of a diamond with a foliate design. The earring has a four-pointed shape with pointed protrusions on each side. The center of the earring features a diamond-shaped area. The earring appears to be made of metal and has a shiny, gold finish. It has an organic, leaf-like design around the edges. The background is black with small white specks. The artist and title of the earring are Cast Earring, Foliate Diamond Shape.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 527 px
Museum record:
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