Asian ArtSculpture3rd–2nd century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Ringstone fragment |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 3rd–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Mauryan period |
| Date Range | 399 BC – 100 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38080