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Merovingian Cloisonné Architectural 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:
    Merovingian Cloisonné Architectural Ring
  • Date:
    ca. 500
  • Culture:
    French
  • Medium:
    Gold and garnet
  • Dimensions:
    Height 31.03 mm; exterior diam. of hoop 22.3 mm; bezel 20.5 {x} 21.3 mm
    Weight 10.7 grams
    U.S. size 8.5; U.K. size Q 1/2
  • Classification:
    Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line:
    Griffin Collection
  • Object Number:
    L.2015.73.6
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters