A Hellenistic-Ptolemaic bronze ring fragment, set in a solid gold post classical ring featuring a hoop. The bezel embraces the high relief depiction of a female figure, portrayed in profile, facing left, with her hair arranged in a braided high coiffure. Although the identity behind the figure remains a mystery, the figure is identified with the Ptolemaic queen, Berenice II. For similar see British Museum accession number: 1917,0501.1268Size: D: 16.4mm / US: 5 7/8 / UK: L 1/2; 16.87gProvenance: Central London private collection of Ancient Art and jewellery; acquired from an East Coast, US estate collection formed before 1979.