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Fragment of a Ring Stone with Goddesses and Palm Trees

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone ring fragment. The ring shape is incomplete, with a large chunk missing from the right side. The surface features carved details, including a raised outer edge with decorative pattern. Inside the raised edge are carvings of four palm trees with two goddess figures between. The background of the image is dark gray to light grey, with the ring casting a shadow. The fragment appears to be displayed on small metal stand.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
599 × 572 px
Museum record:
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