A Gold Ring with Steatite Bezel

A solid gold ring set with a domed steatite bezel of oval form, secured within a raised gold mount featuring a continuous encircling ridge and applied triangular prongs. The bezel rises prominently above the hoop, creating a distinctive elevated profile characteristic of Khmer-period jewellery.

Rings of this type are associated with the Khmer Empire, particularly during the Angkorian period. Gold ornaments were worn by elites and are frequently depicted in temple reliefs, where jewelry signified rank, authority, and divine association.