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Fragment of an Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, possibly jewelry, with a braided edge. The object is curved and resembles a crescent moon. It has a loop at the top left. The outer edge has a repeating pattern of 7 triangular shapes. The background is dark gray and textured, resembling a rough surface or fabric. The object is titled "Fragment of an Ornament" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 403 px
Museum record:
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