Asian ArtSculpture1st–2nd century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Ring stone |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | Diam. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 1st–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | North India |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 99 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38084