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Elephants, rice goddesses and the weapons of Vishnu: an introduction to the gold rings of Classical-period Java and the gem-set rings of 19th-century Bali.

Rotating gem-set tiers, high-carat gold and royal ceremonies that lasted three days. How to recognise the court jewellery of 19th-century Siam, and why it turns up in Europe.

Built like the tiered roof of a Bangkok temple, the mondop ring was made for the court of Siam. We take a close look at a rare late 18th to...