3rd century AD. A slender bronze ring with ellipsoid cell, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio feather (or frond?) motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 261 for type. 1.58 grams, 19.38mm overall, 17.45mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. [No Reserve]