3rd-7th century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering C-section hoop with pellets to each shoulder and a discoid bezel with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio of a winged creature, facing forward. 7.65 grams, 27.7mm overall, 18.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 17.77, Japan 17) (3/4"). (1"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.