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Ring with Reddish-purple Stone Set in Square Bezel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with ridged tapering shoulders ending in cone-shaped terminals. The band is rounded. The rectangular bezel features a stepped exterior and a square-shaped setting with a reddish-purple stone. The ring has a textured surface with various decorative elements. The ring is sitting on a grey surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with reddish-purple stone
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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