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Ear ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, shiny. Object is ear ornament. Round band with smooth exterior. Exterior of band decorated with protruding points. Points shaped like leaves or flowers. Several points cluster on bottom; single point on top. Object sits on flat surface; background light grey. Shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 454 px
Museum record:
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