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Ring with Purplse Stone set in Lotus Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with a large purple stone set in a lotus mount. The ring has a thick band that is smooth and rounded. The lotus mount is textured and has multiple petals. The purple stone is oval-shaped and set in the center of the lotus mount. The background is a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold with purple stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 421 px
Museum record:
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