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Pendant of Bell Form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pendant titled "Pendant of Bell Form" by the artist resembles a miniature bell. The pendant is made of gold-colored metal. The bell-shaped pendant has a small loop at the top for attachment. The body of the pendant is roughly cylindrical, tapering slightly towards the bottom. The bottom edge of the pendant has three distinct points. The surface of the pendant shows a textured, hammered finish. The pendant is set against a black background with a textured, bubble-like surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
554 × 625 px
Museum record:
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