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Suspension ring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden pendant in the shape of a suspension ring. The pendant is circular with a large oval-shaped hole in the middle and two pointed ends at the bottom. The pendant has a decorative edge with small bumps and a row of small circles around the edge. A smaller golden loop extends from the top of the pendant. The loop is attached to a small dark-colored stone or metal piece. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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