Title
Ring with red cabochon stone
Year/Period
8th-11th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L 2 x W 2
Accession No.
1997-03741
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This cast gold ring features swirling design on its shoulder and a red cabochon stone. 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.
