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Fragment of an Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of an Ornament by unknown artist shows a gold-colored metal object on a dark gray textured background. The object is curved, resembling a crescent or hook shape, with one end thicker and more rounded than the other. The metal appears to have a rough and uneven surface. The background is a dark gray color with small white specks scattered throughout, resembling a rough or porous texture. The object is positioned in the center of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 557 px
Museum record:
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