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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
Museum record:
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