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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