Ostrogothic Gemstone Ring

ca. 500
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Ostrogothic Gemstone Ring
  • Date:
    ca. 500
  • Geography:
    Made in Ravenna (?)
  • Culture:
    Italian
  • Medium:
    Gold and garnet
  • Dimensions:
    Height 35.5 mm.; hoop outer diam. 23 mm.; hoop inner diam. 19.5 mm.; bezel 12 x 11.5 mm.; weight 18.25 g.
  • Classification:
    Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line:
    Griffin Collection
  • Object Number:
    L.2015.72.6
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters