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Ring with Dark Red Inset Oval-Shaped Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with rounded rectangular hoop, inset with oval-shaped dark red gemstone set into a bezel setting. The gemstone is positioned horizontally. The stone's surface is scratched and has a textured appearance. The gold band has scattered scuffs. The background is a light grey surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold with red inset stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 420 px
Museum record:
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