Title
Ring with hexagonal bezel and Sri device
Year/Period
Late seventh and early 10th centuries
Region
Central Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L2.1 x W2.1 cm
Accession No.
1997-03630
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This cast gold ring likely dates to between the 9th and 11th centuries. It is inscribed with a device or motif associated with the goddess Devi Sri, a consort of Vishnu linked to fertility and good fortune. In its original form the motif was made up of the three characters which form her name, however over time it came to be highly stylised and is sometimes identified as a lotus motif. Sri was much admired and venerated in Javanese religion, an eclectic mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, and even today continues to be worshipped as a cult goddess.
