10th-11th century A.D. A finger ringposed of a carinated hoop and ellipsoidal bezel engraved with pseudo-Arabic script. 6.17 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Ex UK art market, 1990s. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]