3rd century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with tapering shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with cell, inset banded agate cloison with intaglio hippocampus and dolphin motif. CF. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 199. 7.55 grams, 26.30mm overall, 19.91x16.81mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition.