2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with inset orange glass cloison, intaglio profile bust. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 244 for type. 6.38 grams, 24mm overall, 18.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). From a private collection formed in North America; acquired on the US art market in the early 1990s. Fine condition.