Signet Ring with Phoenix Motif
Unknown Artist
early 9th–14th century
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Classification
Jewelry
Culture & Period
Indonesia (Java) · Eastern Javanese period
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Samuel Eilenberg-Jonathan P. Rosen Collection of Indonesian Gold, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg and Gift of Jonathan P. Rosen, 1998
Accession Number
1998.544.443
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About this artwork
This Gold by Unknown Artist from early 9th–14th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Gold required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation...