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Ring with Ridged Segments and Inset Red Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold ring with a red stone. The ring is gold and has a thick band. The band is rounded on the bottom and sides. There are two cylindrical protrusions on either side of the ring. The protrusions are separated from the rest of the ring by decorative ridges. The stone appears to be carved with an image. The stone has a semi-circular shape with a flat side at the top. The red stone protrudes above the surface of the gold band. The background is a light gray surface. The ring casts a faint shadow on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with red stone
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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