Found in Greece, this ancient style gold-smithed sculptural open-work ring features at its raised end a bezel-set lapis cabochon, while the other end of the by-pass band below is shaped like a sprig of laurel leaves or miniature olive branch. While unsigned, the alloy of gold or gilt bronze was clearly handmade and soldered by a skilled artisan, who left traces of minute hammering throughout. Suggesting very old age beyond its lack of signature for an artistic piece, some debris surrounds…