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Ring with Bezel Composed of Tortoise Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a thin, smooth band. The ring's bezel is composed of a tortoise motif, featuring a small, raised head and a shell with textured details, the shell is rounded and forms the top portion of the bezel. The tortoise's head is positioned at the top of the shell, and its legs are not visible. The ring is displayed on a gray surface. Title: "Ring with Bezel Composed of Tortoise Motif".

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 396 px
Museum record:
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