{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-sri-ring-8th-10th-century","title":"Ancient Javanese ‘Sri’ Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn early Javanese gold ring dating to the 8th–10th century; from the Classical period of Southeast Asian history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFormed in high-karat gold, the ring features a hexagonal bezel engraved with a stylised ‘Sri’ motif in Nagari script; associated with Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, and symbolic of prosperity, fertility, and protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe stepped bezel reflects the geometric language of Javanese temple architecture, while the slender hoop remains simple in contrast. The surface shows a rich, even patina consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRings of this type served not only as adornment but as talismanic objects and stores of wealth; the Old Javanese term for ring is linked to protection and guardianship.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFinger size: UK L; US 5.75\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBezel: 8 × 6 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 2.38g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTests as approximately 22K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and wearable survival; comparable examples are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (e.g. 1998.544.382, 1998.544.423, 1998.544.413, 1998.544.390, 2001.794.125, and 1998.544.381 - see final photo for example). \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073889378612,"sku":"1017810286","price":4334.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8885_3265455.jpg?v=1774876314","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-it\/products\/ancient-javanese-gold-sri-ring-8th-10th-century","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}