2nd-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an ellipsoidal bezel with an incuse recumbent sphinx facing left, an amphora at its feet. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229, for type.7.25 grams, 22.67mm overall, 19.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s.