Ring with stones on bezel and shoulders

Title
Ring with stones on bezel and shoulders
Year/Period
11th- 14th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Dimension
Object size: L 1.8 x W 2.1
Accession No.
1997-03744
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This cast gold ring is decorated with foliage on its collar. 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 during this period.