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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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