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Cast Earring with Granulation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cast earring with granulation by artist unknown. Gold-colored metal earring in the shape of a flower or sunburst with a circular center. The earring has a textured surface and appears to be made of gold or brass. It has a raised, bumpy edge around the perimeter with eight pointed sections. The center is a dark, circular area with small bumps and texture, possibly granulation. The background is a black, textured surface resembling fabric or foam.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 416 px
Museum record:
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