Ring with greenstone cabochon

Title
Ring with greenstone cabochon
Year/Period
8th- 11th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Dimension
Object size: L 2 x W 1.7
Accession No.
1997-03745
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This is a ring with greenstone cabochon. Javanese statues depict people wearing usually two rings on each hand and one on each foot. Besides personal adornment, gold was also used to make religious items and as money during this period.