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Stirrup-shaped Ring with Transparent Blue Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal ring with a rounded rectangular face and rounded band. The ring features a transparent blue stone set within a gold bezel; the stone is bubbly and rough.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with blue stone
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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