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Ring with Discus of Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a wide, round face, featuring a central circle surrounded by four rounded cutouts arranged in a cross shape. Two small golden balls are positioned on either side of the face, where it meets the band. The band is thin and made of gold, with a smooth texture. The ring sits on a gray surface. Title: Ring with Discus of Vishnu.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 386 px
Museum record:
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