3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring comprising a flat hoop with beaded median band flanked by plain hoops, triangular shoulders with granule detailing, ellipsoid cell with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio biga with winged charioteer. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, items 219-21 for type. 4.71 grams, 24.34mm overall, 22.55x19.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25.00, Japan 24) (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.