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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
Museum record:
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