3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop and conical shoulders decorated on each side with a band of niello triangles, oval later glass cabochon with enigmatic inscription. 9.31 grams, 25.56mm overall, 18.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, A 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (1"). From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed 1960s-1990s.