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Double Scroll Fertility Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double Scroll Fertility Earring by artist. Gold-colored metal earring with a U-shaped body. The earring has two scroll-like protrusions at the top, one on each side, curving outward and then inward. Each scroll is topped with a small sphere. The earring's surface has a textured appearance, and it rests on a black textured background.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 542 px
Museum record:
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