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Ring with Hexagonal Bezel and "Sri" Inscription

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with hexagonal bezel. Bezel has a decorative border. Inside bezel is an etched design and a central dot. Etched design resembles a flower or star with curved lines. Band is smooth gold. Hexagonal bezel has "Sri" inscribed on it.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 443 px
Museum record:
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