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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring resembling a lion's head by artist M.C. Escher. The earring features a gold-colored, textured lion head with a prominent mane and facial features. The background is black with small, shiny specks scattered throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 450 px
Museum record:
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