Artwork preview

Ring with Hexagonal Bezel with Sri Inscription

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with hexagonal bezel. The ring has a thick band. The bezel is raised. An intricate design with a central dot is engraved on the bezel. The design has curved lines extending from the dot. The curved lines have rounded protuberances. The background is dark with the ring casting a shadow. The artist is unknown but the ring has a Sri inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette