1100-1300 AD, Medieval. A silver ring with a circular hoop and flattened octagonal bezel featuring an incised prancing gryphon motif. The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as its front feet. This item may have belonged to a medieval knight. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 20.2mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; 5.9g; Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.