2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop expanding at the angled shoulders, gilt raised bezel with inset carnelian intaglio engraved with a regardant hound on a baseline; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 9.72 grams, 24.17mm overall, 16.50x12.73mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.30, Japan 4) (1"). From the private collection of a British gentleman based in London, formed in the 1980s.