2nd-3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with circular cell to the bezel, inset deep red carnelian gemstone with intaglio profile bust. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191, for type.2.34 grams, 23mm overall, 17.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). From a private Dutch collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980.[No Reserve]