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Pair of Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of earrings by artist unknown titled "Pair of Earrings". The earrings are gold colored. They are circular in shape and have a wavy edge with 7-9 small peaks and valleys. The earrings are identical. They have a smooth, shiny surface with some darker areas where light does not reflect. The background is light gray and flat. The earrings cast small shadows on the surface beneath them. The top earring is positioned slightly above and between the center and top of the image. The bottom earring is centered horizontally and positioned below the top one.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 512 px
Museum record:
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