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Royal Necklace with Cosmic Turtles
Royal Necklace with Cosmic Turtles

Royal Necklace with Cosmic Turtles

Artist (Javanese)
Date9th–10th century
Period9th or 10th century
MediumGold
DimensionsObject size: 10 3/4 × 9 1/4 × 7/16 inches, 110 g
Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund and the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Acquisition Fund for Asian Art
Object number2019.001
Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art
(not assigned)Indonesia
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