Three Rings, anonymous, 800 - 1000

gold (metal), d 2.2cm × h 3cm × w 19.95gr More details

Many solid gold rings from ancient Java bear decorations bringing good fortune to the wearer. The lotus seed pod on the left ring was a powerful religious symbol of piety, while the ‘Sri’ design of the middle ring denotes the goddess of wealth. The right ring has an inscription in reverse, namely ‘kebal’, a Malay word relating to immunity or invulnerability.