5th-3rd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with vertical shoulders, plaque with inset green glass cabochon, intaglio Venus standing holding a patera. 9.66 grams total, 27.26mm overall, 15.16x19.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market, 1990s Fine condition.