1st century BC-1st century AD. A banded carnelian scaraboid gem with intaglio vertical standard flanked by cornucopiae and bunches of grapes; in a possibly later gold swivel ring hoop. 5.49 grams, 28mm overall, 22.64mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.0, Japan 29) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.