Circa 200 – 300 AD.A gold ring with expanding D-section hoop and angled shoulders, pelta-shaped openwork plaque to each shoulder, large, raised bezel inset with a jasper intaglio depicting a cockerel, possibly connected to the gnostic cult. For a similar ring style: Cf. Spier, J., Ancient Gems and Finger Rings, Catalogue of the Collection, Malibu, 1992, p. 140, no. 385, for a similar carnelian intaglio. Ring possibly of a latter period. 22kt Gold.Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L; 8.48gProvenance: Central London private collection of Ancient Art and jewellery; acquired since the 1970s on the UK and European art markets.