MEDIEVAL PERIOD GOLD RING WITH INCISED BEZEL. Ca. AD 600 - 900. A gold ring with an elongated, almond-shaped bezel engraved with an ankusha symbol, a stylised representation of the elephant goad associated with Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The symbol consists of a curved form intersected by a horizontal line with small perpendicular strokes. The bezel is framed by a floral motif in relief, with curling tendrils extending onto the shoulders. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 2.65g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.