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Ring with Barrel-shaped Bezel and Ribbed Hoop

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a barrel-shaped bezel and ribbed hoop. The bezel is cylindrical and smooth in the center, flanked by three ridged bands on each side. The hoop is thin and made of gold, with a ribbed texture. The ring has a simple, minimalist design. The background is a plain gray surface. Ring by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 402 px
Museum record:
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