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Ring with Tortoise Motif on Circular Bezel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with a circular bezel; raised design of a tortoise in center; tortoise shell with lines; surrounded by double border of rope-like gold; rounded band. Artist: Unknown. Title: Ring with Tortoise Motif on Circular Bezel.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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