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Ring with Oval Bezel Depicting Zoomorphic Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a large oval bezel. The bezel features a zoomorphic design depicting two creatures that resemble a bird and a fish. The band is thick and rounded with ornate gold detailing on the sides. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The ring appears to be sitting on a flat surface casting a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 467 px
Museum record:
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