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Wasp Earring with Yellow Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden wasp earring with yellow stone; no stone visible; gold earring in the shape of a wasp; two parts to earring, top and bottom; top part has head, two antennae, and wings; bottom part has body, two legs, and a ball; earring shiny; on a black textured background.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 458 px
Museum record:
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