Title
Ear ornament with three hemispheres
Year/Period
Undated
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L 2.1 x W 1.6
Accession No.
1997-03783
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This ear ornament takes the shape of a triangular form which persisted till the 15th century. Both men and women wore ear ornaments, and they had their earlobes pierced. Generally speaking, ear ornaments were more diverse than the rings in terms of design, and Javanese statues belonging to this time period depict many styles of ear ornaments. Besides personal adornment, gold was also used to make religious items during this period.
