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Stirrup-shaped Ring with Circular Bezel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a stirrup-shaped band and circular bezel. The bezel features a decorative design with a central symbol resembling a backwards 5 with a horizontal line through the middle. The symbol is surrounded by small dots. The band has ornate details and three protrusions visible on the top and sides. The background is a light gray surface. The ring, titled "Stirrup-shaped Ring with Circular Bezel", appears to be an antique piece.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 406 px
Museum record:
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