8th-10th century A.D. A gold ringposed of a tapering D-section hoop and rectangular bezel, cruciform pyxis above, bezel set with a replacement garnet, granulated pyramids and flowers to the shoulders and bezel; a marriage; apanied by a custom-made display stand. 7.55 grams, 32.85 mm overall, 18.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (19.7 grams total, 55 mm high including stand) (1 1/4 in. (2 1/8 in."). Ex private American collection, 1990s. UK private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11263-189526. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition. A large wearable size.