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Earring with Foliate Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Earring with Foliate Decoration by unknown artist. Golden earring with a thick, irregularly shaped form featuring bumps and protrusions. The earring has a yellow-gold color and a highly textured surface. A small loop is visible on the left side. The background is black with small white speckles.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 525 px
Museum record:
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