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Solid Cast Ring with Sri Inscription

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Solid Cast Ring with Sri Inscription: A gold ring with an oval or rounded rectangular face and rounded edges. The ring's face features an engraved design consisting of interconnected swirling lines. The lines form curvilinear motifs with a possible central motif. The band appears thick. The ring sits atop a black fabric or foam display stand covered in short, dense fibers resembling velour or a soft brush. The background behind the ring is a plain gray wall.

Artwork Details

Date
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
598 × 293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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