19th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, expanding towards the bezel in the form of a snake with hatched detailing; bezel with skull in relief; inscribed with PVLVIS EST to the underside, 'it is dust'. 11.3 grams, 27.20 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/4, USA 9 1/4, Europe 19.5, Japan 18.5) (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve]