Ring with bust figure holding a wine cup
On display
The central bust figure in this ring holds a wine cup. The surrounding compartments were probably set with semi-precious stones.
Details
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Title
Ring with bust figure holding a wine cup
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Associated place
Gandhara (place of creation) -
Date
1st century AD (AD 1 - 100) -
Material and technique
gold, inset with a semi-precious stone
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Material index
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Object type
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Dimensions
internal 1.9 cm (diameter)
band 2.5 cm max. (width)
bezel 2.9 x 2.5 cm (height x width)
12.3 g (weight) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Purchased, 1996.
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Museum location
Ground floor | Gallery 12 | India to AD 600 -
Museum department
Eastern Art
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Accession no.
EA1996.103
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