Medieval, Crusaders Era billon Ring
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Vintage billon ring from the Medieval Crusaders Era with the Stars of Bethlehem motif, 11th century, weighing 9 g with a 18.5 mm diameter, acquired from a private collection in the United Kingdom in 1995.
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Description from the seller
Billon ring with the Stars of Bethlehem motif.
Mesurments:9.96g.20.5mm.
Composition: billon is a low-silver alloy — historically silver mixed with a base metal (usually copper, sometimes zinc . Silver content typically ranges from a few percent up to ~40–50% in rarer examples; many historic pieces sit at the lower end (single-digit to ~20% Ag).
Betlehem star
In the Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where magi "from the east" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews has been born. Herod, following a verse from the book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, a nearby village. The star leads them to the stable where Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where they worship him, and give him gifts. It is a symbol often depicted on rings and jewellery during the Medieval period, and was especially popular during the Crusader period, when faithful Christians from Western Europe undertook military expeditions in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands.
Measurements:18.5mm., 6.55g.
Provence acquired object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
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For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Billon ring with the Stars of Bethlehem motif.
Mesurments:9.96g.20.5mm.
Composition: billon is a low-silver alloy — historically silver mixed with a base metal (usually copper, sometimes zinc . Silver content typically ranges from a few percent up to ~40–50% in rarer examples; many historic pieces sit at the lower end (single-digit to ~20% Ag).
Betlehem star
In the Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where magi "from the east" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews has been born. Herod, following a verse from the book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, a nearby village. The star leads them to the stable where Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where they worship him, and give him gifts. It is a symbol often depicted on rings and jewellery during the Medieval period, and was especially popular during the Crusader period, when faithful Christians from Western Europe undertook military expeditions in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands.
Measurements:18.5mm., 6.55g.
Provence acquired object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Metal
billon
Century/timeframe
11th. C Ad
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
9 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Vintage - used with signs of possible repair
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
