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Ring with Round Bezel, Incised Calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ring with a round bezel, featuring incised calligraphy. The ring is oval in side view, narrowing at the bottom. The bezel contains a line of Arabic calligraphy incised into its surface. The background is a black foam material. The ring appears to be made of gold. It rests horizontally. The calligraphy consists of several curved lines. The image is a close-up photograph. The foam background has small, raised bumps.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 258 px
Museum record:
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