Title
Ornament decorated with granules
Year/Period
8th- 11th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: W1.0 cm
Accession No.
1997-03696
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This round, symmetrical ornament was made by casting and granulation. This could have been worn at the ear, and ear ornaments were worn by men and women alike. It has also been suggested that such an ornament with a gap in its loop could have been used to hold cords around the waist, or placed in coiffures. Besides personal adornment, gold was also used to make religious items during this period.
