2nd century A.D. A gold child's ringposed of a D-section hoop and oval bezel with profile head right, inscribed text to either side in South Arabian characters including nun, sat, and alef. For similar ring of Roman provenance see Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 238. 8.74 grams, 25.66 mm overall, 21.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (1 in."). Acquired 1970-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11270-189400.Condition Report: Fine condition.