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Earring cast with Mount Meru

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring in the form of Mount Meru by Unknown Artist. The earring is gold-colored, shiny, and has a textured surface. It is shaped irregularly, resembling a mountain. The top of the earring comes to a point. There are two circular indentations on the top half. The bottom half has a protruding design that includes curved lines. The earring sits on a dark gray, textured background with small white specks.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 450 px
Museum record:
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