2nd century AD. An ellipsoid agate cloison with chamfered edges, engraved with a central rectangular vexillum or panel with 'tassel' to each edge, two horizontal zigzag bands enclosing the text 'ENL'; possibly the initials of a Roman personal name of the tria nomina type comprising praenomen, nomen gentilicium, cognomen. 0.97 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve]