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Ring with Oval Bezel and Foliate Border with "Sri"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a thick band. The ring has an oval bezel. The bezel is surrounded by a border resembling leaves or foliage. The border has small protrusions around it. The center of the bezel contains an engraved symbol that looks like "OM" in a decorative style. The ring is sitting on a light-colored surface. The ring appears to be made of a yellow-gold metal. The background behind the ring is off-white or light gray. The ring is positioned at an angle, with the top of the ring facing the viewer.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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