Ear ornament decorated with flame-like motifs

Title
Ear ornament decorated with flame-like motifs
Year/Period
11th- 14th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: L3.5 x W1.5 cm
Accession No.
1997-03712
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This gold ear ornament is decorated with flame-like motifs and a quatrefoil motif in the middle that appears to be a setting for a stone, although it is usually found empty. 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.