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Pendant, Openwork and Granulation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold cylindrical pendant with openwork and granulation. The pendant is oriented horizontally. It has two rounded ends, each with a ribbed outer edge and a smooth inner edge. The body of the pendant features a repeating pattern of circles made from granulation, with rows of circular holes. The pendant is divided into two equal parts by a horizontal gold band. The background is black and textured, resembling foam or fabric with small white specks.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 250 px
Museum record:
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