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Stirrup-Shaped Ring with Oblong Bezel with Sri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with rounded rectangular band and oval bezel. The bezel features an engraved design of a symbol resembling a trident or pitchfork with curved prongs on top, accompanied by a curved line underneath and a coiled line below that. The ring appears to be made of gold and has a smooth, shiny surface. The background is a light gray surface, possibly stone or concrete. The ring titled "Stirrup-Shaped Ring with Oblong Bezel with Sri" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 445 px
Museum record:
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