This exquisite gold funerary mask originates from Java, Indonesia, and dates between 500 BC and 200 AD.

A funerary mask dating from 500 BCE to 200 CE, crafted from pure gold and discovered on the island of Java, Indonesia. It is now housed at the Yale University Art Gallery in the United States. This remarkable piece is considered the oldest gold mask ever found in Indonesia.

Old Mataram Era
The Old Mataram Kingdom is known for leaving behind an abundance of artifacts, including royal funerary gold masks. Gold masks from this period appear noticeably thicker than those produced in earlier eras.