4th-7th century AD. A gold ring with convex hoop, tall collared conical bezel, set with amethyst cabochon with enigmatic inscription. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 439, for type.4.75 grams, 30.98mm overall, 18.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 1/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Very fine condition.