3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, scooped shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with inset nicolo, horse- or stag-head motif. 7.89 grams, 24.01mm overall, 17.01mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in 2009; previously in an old English collection. Fine condition.