Single Khmer ring.
[The better carved one of the pair shown in 265]
Estimated to be12th / 13th century.
Heavy. Rare
Max outer diameter approximately 16 cm
Acquired in Angkor Wat in 2008
The material is probably stone with a dark green tinge.
***
This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
***
Like it? Share it with friends on Facebook!
.......................................................................................................................