EASTERN ROMAN SOLID GOLD RING WITH A HOUND AND SYMBOLS

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A solid gold ring with a broad hoop expanding into a large circular bezel engraved with a hound striding to the right, its long tail curling above the back. For similar see: The Classical Art Research Centre, Record Number: 40002404. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 8g Provenance: From a private UK collection, M.A.; earlier purchased on the London art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.