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Double Scroll Fertility Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double Scroll Fertility Earring by artist unknown. Gold-colored metal earring with a scroll design. The earring has a U-shaped body made of thick metal. The top of the earring features two scroll-like shapes that curl inwards towards each other. Each scroll has a small spherical knob at the top. The scrolls are connected in the middle and have a rope-like texture within the curl. The earring's surface shows some texture and small imperfections. The background is a dark gray or black textured surface, possibly a fabric or foam.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
561 × 624 px
Museum record:
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