Roman Silver Ring with Cockerel Gemstone

2nd-3rd century AD. A substantial silver finger ring with keeled shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with later inset glass intaglio with cockerel above a modius flanked by a spear and thyrsus. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 353 for type. 46.8 grams, 34.07mm overall, 20.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A very large wearable size.