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Earring with Foliate Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Earring with Foliate Decoration by unknown artist is a gold-colored earring with a circular shape, resembling a hoop. The earring features a thick, rounded band with a gap at the bottom. The surface of the earring has a textured, organic appearance. A series of raised, leaf-like shapes are visible along the outer edge. The background of the image appears to be a black, textured surface, possibly a piece of fabric or foam, providing contrast to the shiny gold earring.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 528 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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