1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop and ellipsoidal bezel with a figural plaque depicting the Greek god Asklepios standing, bearded and wearing full length robes, leaning on a staff with his right hand. See Marshall, F. M., Catalogue of the Finger Rings Greek, Etrcan and Roman in the Departments of Antiquities of the British Meum, BM, 1968, no.251 and pl.VI, for another depiction of Asklepios on a gold ring. 3.65 grams, 18.85mm overall, 15.38mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, A 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Acquired from Sotheby's in the 1970s. Property of an Edinburgh lady. Asklepios (also as Asclepi) was the hero and Greek god of medicine, the son of Apollo and represented the healing arts; his daughters were Hygieia (goddess of good health), Iaso (goddess of recovery), Aceso (goddess of healing), Aegle (goddess of good health) and Panacea (goddess of universal remedy").[A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]