2nd century BC. A gold ring comprising a hollow-formed D-shaped hoop and ellipsoid plaque with central cell, inset garnet cabochon with profile female bust. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 98 for type. 8.01 grams, 21mm overall, 17.22mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.0, Japan 13) (3/4"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990. Very fine condition.