2nd-3rd century AD. A large hollow gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel set with a large agate stone with incuse design of Athena with her attributes, standing left. 5.94 grams, 25.43mm overall, 20.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From the London art market in the early 2000s; formerly from the collection of an English family, by descent, 1970s. [a video of this item will be available on Timeline Auctions website.]