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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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