A piece of the past, made to be worn Rare Medieval Jerusalem Four-Fold Ring – Guardians of the Holy City – Symbolic Quadripartite Tabula Object Type: Symbolic / Signet-Type Finger Ring (Anulus) Culture: Medieval Eastern Mediterranean / Levantine Tradition Period: Medieval Period, ca. 12th–15th Century AD Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze Technique: Cast and Hand-Finished; Incised Linear Engraving Bezel: Raised Rectangular Tabula with Quadripartite Composition Decoration: Four Geometric Fields with Grid / Diaper Patterns and Linear Devices Iconographic Context: Jerusalem / Holy City; Sacred Communities and Guardianship Tradition Symbolic Context: Four-Fold Composition; Sacred Space, Custodianship and Protection Condition: Well-Preserved; Strong Patination and Legible Engraved Decoration -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. Dimensions Ring Height: 29.56 mm ± Outer Diameter: 18.73 mm ± Inner Diameter: 14.49 mm ± Weight: 3.05 g ± Ring Size Conversion EU Size: approximately 45–46 US Size: approximately 3.5 UK Size: approximately G½–H Description This remarkable medieval anulus is distinguished by a raised rectangular tabula engraved with an unusual quadripartite composition. Four geometric fields, including grid-like or diaper elements, transform the bezel into a compact symbolic and almost architectural scheme. Within the cultural landscape of medieval Jerusalem, this four-field arrangement evokes the Holy City's layered sacred spaces, communities and centuries-old traditions of guardianship. Its geometric vocabulary recalls signa, seal devices and schematic architectural compositions encountered across medieval Eastern Mediterranean material culture. Comparable cast and engraved rings with prominent bezels, linear devices and compartmentalised decorative fields are preserved in various European and Mediterranean museum collections, reflecting the wider medieval and Byzantine tradition of symbolic and signet-type anuli. Its slender hoop, articulated shoulders, green mineral patination and remarkably legible tabula preserve a compelling archaeological character. The unusual four-part composition gives the ring a distinctive identity evocative of Jerusalem, the Holy City, and its long tradition of custodians and guardians. 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.