4th century AD. A gold ring comprising a flat-section hoop with segmented outer face, raised bezel with inset carnelian intaglio engraved with an ant. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 483, for type.4.86 grams, 23.89mm overall, 18.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition.