3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, applied band to the shoulders, oval bezel with hatched borders, set with an orange carnelian intaglio with a central large palm tree bearing fruit, to the left a figure reaching up to collect the fruit and to the right a large hound standing against the tree. 2.88 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 16.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Very fine condition.