6th-7th century AD. A bronze seal ring comprising a D-section hoop with incised hatching to the shoulders, trumpet bezel with hatching and 'Xy' (or 'hX'?) insignium. See Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 733 for type. 7.8 grams, 25mm overall, 17.7mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 17.5, Japan 14"). (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.