4th-6th century A.D. A gold ring with rectangular-section hoop, rectangular bezel with openwork sides, u-section at the shorter ends, zigzags to the longer edges with engraved pellet in each and swag between, a bevelled rectangular plate with raised ellipsoidal cell set with a nicolo gemstone. Cf. Content, D.J., Ruby, Sapphire & Spinel: An Archaeological, Textual and Cultural Study, Part II, Belgium, 2016, pp.82-85, for a broadlyparable architectural form. 9.54 grams, 29.44 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 in."). In a 1970s collection. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a London gentleman. Apanied by a positive scientific statement from Striptwist Limited, a London-basedpany run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 210714. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11011-180889. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Very fine condition.