Gold Ring with Pyramidal Bezel Inlaid with Garnet

6th–7th 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: Gold Ring with Pyramidal Bezel Inlaid with Garnet
  • Date: 6th–7th century
  • Culture: Merovingian
  • Medium: Gold and garnet
  • Dimensions: Height 25.5 mm; exterior diameter of hoop 22.84 mm.; weight 9.7 g.; US size; 8 ½, UK size Q ½
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Griffin Collection
  • Object Number: L.2015.72.41
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
Gold Ring with Pyramidal Bezel Inlaid with Garnet - Merovingian - The Metropolitan Museum of Art