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Merovingian Architectural Ring

mid-6th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Merovingian Architectural Ring
  • Date: mid-6th century
  • Geography: Made in Gaul
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Gold and garnet
  • Dimensions: Bezel 11 x 11 mm.; Height 29.6 mm.; hoop inner diam. 19 mm.; hoop outer diam. 22 mm.; Weight 8.12 gr.
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Griffin Collection
  • Object Number: L.2015.72.7
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters