Title
Ring with turquoise cabochon stone
Year/Period
8th-11th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L2.5 x W2.1 cm
Accession No.
1997-03644
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This gold ring is set with a cabochon turquoise stone in the centre, and red agate stones at its two sides. Lotus motifs decorate the shoulders of the ring. Although Indian influence had reached Java by this time and Indian motifs provided inspiration for Javanese goldsmiths, Javanese jewellery were not mere imitates of Indian models. The nature of interaction between Indian and Javanese culture remains a subject of debate.
