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Engraved Ring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ring with a thin band, rounded rectangular bezel setting containing a dark gray, weathered stone with a carved face. The stone features a nose, mouth, and eyes. The bezel has a textured edge. The background is a light-colored surface. Title: Engraved Ring Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–12th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 432 px
Museum record:
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