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Ring with Red Stone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Ring with Red Stone" by an unknown artist is a gold ring with a large, round, dark red gemstone. The gemstone has a faceted cut and is set in a simple, gold bezel setting. The gold band is thick and rounded, with a smooth, brushed texture. The gold on either side of the gemstone tapers down and then swells slightly before tapering down again to the band. The ring is sitting on a black, textured surface, possibly a piece of fabric or foam. The surface has small, raised bumps that are visible in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold, red stone
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 352 px
Museum record:
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