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Earrings with Foliate Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earring with a textured, organic design featuring foliate decoration. The earring is thick and rounded with a hollow center. The surface is uneven and bumpy with protruding details resembling leaves or flowers. The earring is made of gold, has a shiny appearance and sits on a black textured background.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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