Μεσαιωνική Μπρούντζος Δαχτυλίδι ιπποτικό σπάνιο με ποιότητα μουσειακή – Signum Fidei – Εντυπωσιακό χριστιανικό δαχτυλίδι (χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας)

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Rare Medieval Knight’s Ring – Signum Fidei – Impressive Cross-Engraved Christian Anulus – ca. 11th–15th Century AD

Object Type: Cross-Engraved Signet-Type / Devotional Finger Ring (Anulus)
Culture: Medieval European / Christian
Period: ca. 11th–15th Century AD
Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze
Technique: Cast and Hand-Finished; Incised Engraving
Bezel: Large Circular Bezel (Chaton) with Cruciform Geometric Device
Decoration: Incised Crux Motif; Linear Shoulder Decoration
Symbolism: Crux – Signum Fidei; Faith, Devotion and Protective / Apotropaic Symbolism
Condition: Exceptionally Well-Preserved; Museum-Quality Appearance with Strong Patina and Clearly Preserved Engraving

Dimensions:
Ring height : 23.71 mm ±
Outer diameter : 23.44 mm ±
Inner diameter : 19.70 mm ±
Weight: 6.30 g

Ring Size Conversion Chart
EU: 61
US: 10
UK:T½

A Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate can be requested in PDF format prior to dispatch, every shipment is fully insured, the photographs were taken under warm, museum-inspired lighting to present the object's surface and historical character naturally, and any cords, attachment rings or other accessories visible in the images serve exclusively as display aids and are not included with the artefact.

Description
This impressive medieval finger ring is distinguished by a broad circular bezel (chaton) bearing an incised cruciform composition. Two principal axes divide the field into four sectors, accompanied by smaller linear marks. The device combines the Christian crux with the restrained geometric vocabulary characteristic of medieval personal jewellery.

The substantial hoop (circulus) expands into strongly articulated shoulders decorated with short incised lines. Typologically, this robust construction and prominent cross-bearing bezel can also be considered within the broader tradition of medieval knightly and martial rings, alongside devotional and signet-type anuli. Rings carrying crosses and related Christian devices were particularly meaningful within a society in which fides, martial identity and personal devotion could intersect.

The central crux may be understood as Signum Fidei — the Sign of Faith, carrying devotional and potentially apotropaic significance. In a knightly context, such an emblem could additionally express Christian allegiance and personal devotion; however, the motif alone does not establish the status or profession of its original owner.

The ring survives in exceptionally well-preserved condition, with a museum-quality appearance. Its complete form, substantial hoop, decorated shoulders and clearly legible engraving remain remarkably intact, complemented by dark brown and olive-toned patination and naturally accumulated surface deposits.

On typological and stylistic grounds, the object may be placed broadly within the Medieval European tradition, ca. 11th–15th century AD. Its imposing construction and prominent Signum Fidei make it an evocative example of the medieval knightly, devotional and signet-ring tradition.

Information
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The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment, with its physical structure and form left entirely unaltered; only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. As high-resolution imagery may influence the perception of scale, the photographs should always be considered together with the stated measurements.
All statements concerning dating, intended function, symbolic or iconographic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological analysis, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis beyond the scope of the sales process.
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