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Ring with Green Stone in Circular Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with circular band. Oval-shaped green stone set in circular mount with ten small knobs around edge. Stone dark green with brown and gold inclusions. Setting and band made of gold. Band smooth with no embellishments. Ring sits on flat surface with light gray background. Shadow cast to left of ring.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with green stone
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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