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Ring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden colored metal object with a ring at the top, featuring a downward-pointing horn or nose at the bottom. The object has two small animal or creature heads on either side, each with curled tails. The heads appear to be facing away from the viewer and have their mouths open. The object appears to be made of gold or brass and has a smooth, shiny surface. It resembles a pendant or brooch by artist Ring.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 524 px
Museum record:
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