1st century BC-1st century AD. A discoid carnelian cloison with intaglio winged sphinx with tendrils on a baseline, set in a cell in an early 20th century silver finger ring. 14.23 grams, 24.93mm overall, 19.28mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a Northern Ireland gentleman; by descent from his mother; previously with Sarah Hornsby, UK. [No Reserve]