MEDIEVAL GILT SILVER RING WITH EAGLE ATTACKING A BIRD

13th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring with masks to the shoulders, hexagonal trumpet bezel with intaglio image of a bird of prey attacking a smaller bird. 8.59 grams, 27.40mm overall, 19mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition.