Title
U-shaped earrings set with stone
Year/Period
11th- 14th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 001 - 002: L1.5 x W0.8 cm
Accession No.
1997-03715
Collection of
The oval stone is held by four claws on the bezel, which is insect-shaped. Compared to the preceding period, ornaments belonging to this period tended to be very densely ornamented and intricate. Such rich designs were proof of the highly attained skills of Javanese craftsmen, who made use of the techniques of chasing, granulation and filigree. It is possible to classify ear ornaments in this period by the shape of their cross-section, such as V, U, D, or S shapes.
