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Luxurious prairie-style gold ring from Inner Mongolia

Updated: Dec 31, 2024 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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Gold ring decorated with a standing ram and inlaid with turquoises, from the collection of Inner Mongolia Museum [Photo/Official WeChat account of Hebei Museum]

Have you ever seen a ring like this? This dazzling gold ring, dating to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), is adorned with a proud ram, with raised head and curved horns. Animal masks embellish both sides of the ring, outlined with tiny gold beads. Turquoises are inlaid, adding a touch of luxury.

Unearthed in Meidai village, Tumd Right Banner, Baotou city, Inner Mongolia, the ring featuring prairie-style elements is now housed in the Inner Mongolia Museum.

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