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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earring by unknown artist. Earring has two parts. The left part is rounded on top, and rectangular below with a hollow square. The right side is irregularly shaped, possibly a human face or mythical creature. The background appears to be a dark gray sponge.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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