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Ear ornament , Garuda, Meru

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a circular base that curves around to form a half-circle. A protrusion extends from the top of the object, featuring a small, rounded green stone set into it. The object has a figure with wings on the left and an animal-like head at the bottom. The figure appears to be riding the animal. The object has a textured surface with visible signs of wear and tear. The background is a plain gray color. The object represents a Garuda on Mount Meru.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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