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Bird-Form Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Bird-Form Earring" by unknown artist is a gold-colored earring in the shape of a bird. The earring is made of a shiny gold metal and has a textured surface. It depicts a stylized bird with its wings spread out to the sides and its head facing forward. The bird has a small beak and appears to have a crest or tuft on top of its head. The earring is positioned on a black textured background that resembles fabric or foam. The background has small bumps and speckles throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 547 px
Museum record:
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