Ca. 300-400 AD. A hollow silver ring featuring faceted shoulders and a bezel set with a convex intaglio engraved with the monogram "IXE", which adds a touch of sophistication to the piece. Monograms were a popular way of personalizing jewelry and other objects during the Roman era. They typically consisted of the initials of a person's name or a combination of letters that held personal significance. In Roman glyptic art, monograms were often used to denote the ownership of an object or to commemorate a particular event. Size: D: 5mm / US: 15.7 / UK: J 1/2; 10.37g Provenance: Private London collection; Previously with I.G.; acquired from an East Coast, USA collector prior to 1979.