A Gold Ring with Blue Glass Inset
A substantial gold ring set with a flat, irregularly shaped blue glass inset mounted in a raised, collar-like bezel. The bezel is formed with a simple encircling ridge, securing the glass element within a slightly elevated setting. The shoulders of the ring expand outward in a bold, sculptural form before tapering into a rounded hoop, creating a strong and balanced profile.
The glass insert, likely used as an economical substitute for precious stones such as sapphire, displays a deep blue tone with a slightly uneven surface, characteristic of early glass production. The setting is functional and robust, emphasizing durability over refinement, in keeping with early Southeast Asian goldwork traditions.
| Place of origin | Mainland Southeast Asia (Pre-Khmer Period) |
| Date | 7th–9th Century CE |
| Material | Gold with blue glass inset |
| Size | 10 US |
| weight | 10.1 grams |
| Availability | US$ |
| Reference number | SO-000124 |
