3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with openwork hoop formed of two gold bands with granules, discoid oval bezel set with red jasper, intaglio image of a krater and an olive tree on a baseline, two doves seated on the rim of the krater. 4.73 grams, 22.41mm overall, 19.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.