Bidspirit auction | Sassanian Silver Ring with Animal

Sassanian Silver Ring with Animal Gemstone - 2nd-4th century A.D.. With tapering D-section hoop and gold oval-shaped bezel, holding a glass cabochon with intaglio design of advancing lion; gold bead to the edge of bezel marking the orientation of the gemstone; possibly reset. 16.4 grams, 27.93 mm overall, 19.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 in.). UK private collection before 2000.On the UK art market.Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]