Medieval

"Medieval Crusader Bronze Ring with Abstract Geometric Motif Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders Date / Period: 11th–14th century A.D. Material: Bronze Dimensions: 23 mm Condition: Good condition No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid. Provenance information: Object Registration ID: 665 The current owner purchased the Medieval Crusader bronze ring with abstract geometric motif from a private collector, N.N. The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s. According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner. Background Information: This cast bronze finger ring features an oval bezel engraved with a symmetrical abstract geometric motif composed of intersecting linear elements arranged around a central horizontal band. Such stylised geometric designs are characteristic of Crusader-period jewellery and reflect the artistic traditions shared between the Latin Kingdoms, Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East. Bronze rings of this type were widely worn as personal ornaments by both men and women. While some medieval rings carried inscriptions, heraldic devices, or religious symbols, others displayed carefully balanced geometric compositions that emphasised decorative craftsmanship rather than explicit symbolism. The engraved design demonstrates the enduring popularity of abstract ornament in the eastern Mediterranean during the Crusader period. The ring was produced using established bronze-casting techniques before the bezel was finished and engraved by hand. Similar examples have been recovered from Crusader castles, fortified settlements, pilgrimage centres, and medieval urban sites throughout the Levant, illustrating the widespread production of bronze jewellery and the exchange of artistic influences through trade and cultural contact."

Estimation:€210

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