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Stirrup-shaped Ring with Oblong Bezel and "Shankha"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with a stirrup shape. The band is thick and rounded, made of gold. The top of the ring is wider and flat with a semi-oval shape. A design etched into the top of the ring resembles a shell. The etched design on the top has decorative swirls and dots. The ring appears to be made of gold with darker spots, likely from age. The background is plain and gray.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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