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Ring with Reddish-purple Stone and Ribbed Hoop

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with rounded ribbed hoop and large round reddish-purple stone set in a raised golden bezel. The bezel has a scalloped edge. The ring band has a rounded cross-section. The raised sections of the ribbing are rounded. The ring sits on a light-gray surface. The stone is smooth and rounded. The golden metal has a brushed texture. The photos shows the ring from above and slightly angled.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium
Gold with reddish-purple stone
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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