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Ring with Large Purple Stone in Oval Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with a large purple stone set in an oval mount. The ring band features intricate design and ornamentation. A large, dark purple, oval stone is set in the gold mount. The stone is smooth and polished. The gold is yellow and shiny. The background is a plain, light gray color. The ring is positioned at an angle with the stone facing left. A shadow is cast under the ring.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 10th century
Medium:
Gold with purple stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 560 px
Museum record:
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