3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop with expanding facetted shoulders and discoid bezel set with red carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised dolphin. 4.81 grams, 23.20mm overall, 20.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.