Artwork preview

Pendant, Tapering Cylinder, Foliate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the form of a tapering cylinder. The pendant has a circular opening at one end and an openwork design at the other. The gold surface features intricate filigree and granulation work in a foliate pattern. The pendant has a textured appearance with a shiny gold finish. It is positioned on a black textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 261 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette