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Ring with Hexagonal Bezel and "Sri" Inscription

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with hexagonal bezel. Bezel has flat top and raised sides forming a flat hexagonal shape. Bezel surface contains an engraved design featuring the letters Sri. Ring band appears to be made of same gold material as bezel. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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