A Late Roman Silver Finger Ring, Late Roman Imperial Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Scarabs in parrot and macaw feathers

in parrot and macaw feathers from the Amazon Basin to the Andes so that they could adorn the garments of elites

and the wavy lines represent the luminous stars of the Milky Way near Scorpio

the Gandhara school incorporated many motifs and techniques from Classical Roman art

A circular pendant with rope-style decorative border and the center with a small circle in raised relief

A Late Roman Silver Finger Ring, Late Roman Imperial Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Scarabs in parrot and macaw feathersAn ancient silver finger ring, with a black glass intaglio depicting a standing nude male figure holding a long whip. Dimensions: US ring size 7 1 4 (UK=O 1 2) Condition: With expected surface wear to the setting, intact and in excellent condition overall. Provenance: Private NYC collection, acquired from Achmed Saeedi, London in the 1980s.