Medieval -Bronze-very rare talisman ring with a magical pentagram-16 mm-centuries 9th to 11th AD Ring (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Medieval bronze talisman ring with a magical pentagram, inner diameter 19 mm, weight 3.55 g, acquired from a private collection in Austria and described as very good with patina.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful bronze ring, decorated with a pentagram of a magical nature.
The pentagram has been, since Antiquity, a symbol associated with esoteric traditions, ritual practices and beliefs in protection.
It was considered a powerful apotropaic sign, used to ward off malignant influences, witchcraft and malevolent spirits.
Origin: Austria
Material: bronze
Date, 9th to 11th centuries AD
Period/culture: Medieval
Condition: Very good - great patina - See photos
Measurements: Inner 19 mm
Weight: 3.55 grams
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, at the Art and Antiques Fair
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally,
Statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
See images for a proper impression
It is guaranteed that this item is an authentic and ancient talisman.
439/BAY 4
Beautiful bronze ring, decorated with a pentagram of a magical nature.
The pentagram has been, since Antiquity, a symbol associated with esoteric traditions, ritual practices and beliefs in protection.
It was considered a powerful apotropaic sign, used to ward off malignant influences, witchcraft and malevolent spirits.
Origin: Austria
Material: bronze
Date, 9th to 11th centuries AD
Period/culture: Medieval
Condition: Very good - great patina - See photos
Measurements: Inner 19 mm
Weight: 3.55 grams
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, at the Art and Antiques Fair
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally,
Statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
See images for a proper impression
It is guaranteed that this item is an authentic and ancient talisman.
439/BAY 4
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Metal
-Bronze-very rare talisman ring with a magical pentagram-16 mm-centuries 9th to 11th AD
Century/timeframe
siglos 9º al 11º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
3.55 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Austria
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1870
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
