6th-5th century BC. A gold ring composed of a D-section annular hoop ornamented with a medial band of plaited gold wire, a single band of granules above and below. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1872,0604.25, for a similar hoop. 5.77 grams, 24.92mm overall, 18.58mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Ex important Japanese collection of jewellery, 1970s-2010. Condition Report Very fine condition, repaired.