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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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