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Ring with Large Purple Oval-Shaped Stone in Plain Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with large purple oval-shaped stone set in plain gold mount. The ring band is gold and tapered with spiral ridges; the stone is a deep purple color and oval; the setting is a raised plain gold bezel with a lip around the stone; the background is grey. The work of an unknown artist. The piece titled "Ring with Large Purple Oval-Shaped Stone in Plain Mount".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 10th century
Medium:
Gold with purple stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
558 × 625 px
Museum record:
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