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Earring, Quatreform with Rubies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring in the shape of a quatrefoil with four gemstones. A teardrop-shaped purple gemstone points downward; two round purple gemstones flank the piece on either side; and a square blue gemstone is at the top. A circular gold setting sits in the center where the quatrefoil arms meet. The gold settings are textured. The earring is atop a black textured background. The earring is titled "Earring, Quatreform with Rubies" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 585 px
Museum record:
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