Pair of ear ornaments with bird motif

Title
Pair of ear ornaments with bird motif
Year/Period
8th- 11th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: 001 - 002: L1.5 x W1.0 cm
Accession No.
1997-03714

This pair of ear ornaments fare in the form of birds. Both men and women wore ear ornaments and they had their earlobes pierced. Although India-derived symbols were used in Javanese jewellery during this period of time, the nature of that interaction between indigenous and Indian culture remains a subject of debate. Besides jewellery, gold was also used to make religious items during this period.