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Pair of Ruby Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Ruby Earrings by artist unknown. Gold-colored metal earrings with a leaf design. The leaf design has a textured surface and smooth edges. Two red gemstones are set into the gold-colored metal. One gemstone is rectangular and the other is oval. The rectangular gemstone is positioned above the oval gemstone. The earrings are on a black textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold, rubies
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 510 px
Museum record:
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