Late 19th-early 20th century AD. A silver ring in traditional style comprising a facetted D-section hoop with hatching to the shoulders, octagonal bezel with cross-hatched panel to the underside, red jasper inset plaque inscribed with calligraphic religious poem in three fields with point detailing. 17.32 grams, 32.37mm overall, 22.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.