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Cast Earring with Granulation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring with granulation, by an unknown artist, titled "Cast Earring with Granulation". The earring is circular and open at one end. It has a textured surface with a series of small, raised lines that radiate from the center. The earring appears to be made of gold and features small gold balls along the bottom edge. The background is a dark gray surface with a bumpy texture.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 570 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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