One of a Set of Four Earrings
Unknown Artist
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diam. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
Classification
Jewelry
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of the Eilenberg-Rosen Partnership, 2001
Accession Number
2001.794.202
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art collection, *One of a Set of Four Earrings* hails from Central Java, Indonesia, dating to the 8th–12th century. Crafted from gleaming gold with a modest diameter of just 13/16 inch (2 cm), this delicate piece was likely part of an elite adornment set, showcasing the exquisite metalworking skills of ancient Javanese artisans. Gifted to the museum in 2001 by the Eilenberg-Rosen Partnership, it offers a tangible glimpse into a golden age of Southeast Asian craftsmanship. During this period, Central Java flourished under influential Hindu-Budd...