Medieval

A piece of the past, made to be worn Rare Medieval Crusader-Era Bronze Knightly Ring – Serpens – Serpentine Volute & Vesica Piscis Bezel – ca. 12th–14th Century AD Object: Bronze Finger Ring / Ornamental Knightly-Style Ring Culture: Medieval European – Crusader-Era Tradition Period: High–Late Medieval Period Date: ca. 12th–14th Century AD Material: Bronze Technique: Cast Metalworking, Moulded Bezel, Incised Geometric Decoration Decoration: Raised Almond-Shaped Bezel, Serpentine S-Shaped Volute, Concentric Borders and Engraved Shoulders -Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format) -All shipments are sent fully insured -During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner. -The suspension cords, connecting rings, and other display accessories shown in the photographs are used solely for presentation purposes and are not part of the object. Dimensions Height: 27.94 mm ± Outer Diameter: 23.97 mm ± Inner Diameter: 20.36 mm ± Weight: 8.81 g ± Ring Size: EU 64 / US 10¾ / UK V / FR 64 Description A rare and substantial medieval bronze finger ring, distinguished by its prominent almond-shaped bezel, striking serpentine ornamentation and richly preserved reddish-brown patination. The elevated bezel presents an elegant S-shaped volute enclosed within pronounced concentric borders. Its flowing composition evokes the Latin serpens, meaning serpent, while the distinctive pointed oval recalls the vesica piscis, a geometric form widely encountered in medieval sacred art. Within medieval Christian symbolism, the serpent embodied a complex duality of danger, transformation and healing. The biblical account of Moses and the bronze serpent established an important association between serpentine imagery, divine intervention and deliverance. The ring's broad shoulders display carefully incised linear patterns, creating a balanced contrast with the smooth, sculptural curvature of the central bezel. Its substantial construction and commanding proportions evoke the character of medieval knightly jewellery. The remarkable combination of expressive ornamentation, substantial construction and naturally developed patination gives this ring a distinctive historical presence. An impressive collectible reflecting the artistic imagination and symbolic vocabulary of medieval European jewellery. Information The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.

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