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Double Scroll Fertility Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double Scroll Fertility Earring by Unknown. Gold-colored metal earring, likely gold. The earring has a U-shaped body that is roughly teardrop in form. The earring's body has a textured surface. The top of the earring is thicker with a ridge down the center where two loops connect. The loops are positioned at the top on either side of the ridge. The loops are smooth and spherical. The earring rests on a black textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
477 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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