Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The gold ring with the band slightly widening towards the shoulder and with an oval top depicting a female deity only subtly indicated through a few finely incised dots and lines.
Condition: Very good condition with very few miniscule nicks and scratches as well as minor traces of age and wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 3.4 g Dimensions: Size 1.6 x 1.8 cm, Inner Diameter 1.5 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22 karat, the remainder consisting of various metals commensurate with the period.