Roman Gold Ring with Cupid Gemstone

2nd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising an octagonal D-section hoop, flared bezel with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio Cupid with vineleaf. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 277 for type. 7.66 grams, 25.29mm overall, 18.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a South London collector; acquired before 1980.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.