Philippine Metal Age
The period in Philippine prehistory that coincides with the use of bronze and iron objects and is approximately dated from 500 BC to AD 1000 is the Metal Age. During this period, social interaction among various groups in the Philippines and the broader Southeast Asian region expanded as evidenced by similarities in pottery forms and decoration and the occurrence of imported bronze, iron, glass and stone artifacts in various Philippine archaeological sites.
Red-slipped and carinated earthenware goblet from Arku Cave, Cagayan (76-L-10)
Red-slipped and carinated earthenware jar with tall neck and two earlugs from Butong, Batangas (BB-AA-SQ2-107)
Black earthenware pot with cover from San Lorenzo, Cagayan (II-96-U2-6931)
Black earthenware dish with perforated foot from San Lorenzo, Cagayan (II-96-U2-6929)
Black earthenware jar from Nagsabaran, Cagayan (II-1996-Z13-390012)
An ear pendant or Lingling-O made of jade recovered in Duyong Cave, Palawan in 1966. The Lingling-O is a diagnostic ornament of the Early Metal Age. This artifact is dated to ca. 500 BC to 200 BC.
This ear pendant is double-headed, and is the most distinctive jade ornament with zoomorphic design. It was probably traded into Palawan.
An ear pendant or Lingling-O made of jade recovered in Duyong Cave, Palawan in 1966. The Lingling-O is a diagnostic ornament of the Early Metal Age. This artifact is dated to ca. 500 BC to 200 BC.
The projection of this ear pendant has a stylized bud design. It was probably traded into Palawan.
