This is a heavy gold ring from Java, dating back to the 8th to 12th century, offered in Woolley & Wallis' Fine Jewellery sale. The ring has a unique six-sided top (a stepped hexagonal bezel) that is engraved with the Sanskrit symbol 'Sri'. This symbol represents Dewi Sri, the Indonesian Goddess of rice and fertility. These 'Sri' rings were worn as amulets, believed to bring the owner wealth and prosperity. It is definitely considered a collector's piece.
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