Artwork preview

Ring Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone object with rounded top and rough, uneven bottom, broken off on right side; carving on top surface of a symmetrical design featuring a central human figure with long hair and a skirt, surrounded by curved lines and shapes; two curved bird-like figures on either side of the human; intricate patterns and lines throughout; on a light gray background. Ring Stone.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1st–2nd century BCE
Medium
Stone
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 325 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette