Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Ring (No reserve price)

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Bronze ring from the Medieval Crusader Era (11th–13th century) featuring an armed warrior with sword and shield, outer width about 22 mm, inner width about 19 mm, height about 24 mm; in excellent condition, acquired in 2025 from a private collection, with origin Netherlands and previously from Germany, historically used as a personal seal and apotropaic amulet.

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Such rings were not only used as personal seals or status symbols but also served as apotropaic amulets, believed to protect the wearer from the evil eye, misfortune, and spiritual harm. The abstract and symbolic rendering of the design is characteristic of Crusader art, where religious meaning often outweighed literal representation.

Technical Details
Period: Medieval, Crusader Era (11th–13th century)
Material: Bronze
Height: +-24 mm
Outer Width: +-22 mm
Inner Width: +-19 mm
Motif: Armed warrior with sword and shield
Condition: Very well preserved; clear engraving and stable patina

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).


Such rings were not only used as personal seals or status symbols but also served as apotropaic amulets, believed to protect the wearer from the evil eye, misfortune, and spiritual harm. The abstract and symbolic rendering of the design is characteristic of Crusader art, where religious meaning often outweighed literal representation.

Technical Details
Period: Medieval, Crusader Era (11th–13th century)
Material: Bronze
Height: +-24 mm
Outer Width: +-22 mm
Inner Width: +-19 mm
Motif: Armed warrior with sword and shield
Condition: Very well preserved; clear engraving and stable patina

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

Details

Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/ Timeframe
11th–13th Century AD
Name of object
Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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Yes
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