12th-14th century AD. A silver ring with flanges to the shoulders, discoid bezel with intaglio lion passant regardant within a border. 5.46 grams, 21 mm overall, 18.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (3/4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s.