Medieval, Crusaders Bronze Ring with Cross-hatched decoration - 16 mm (No reserve price)
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Medieval Crusader bronze ring with a cross-hatched decoration, outer diameter 21 mm and height 16 mm, dating to the 11th–14th century, in good condition and authentic original, acquired from a private collection in the Netherlands in 2026.
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"Medieval Crusader Bronze Ring with Cross-Hatched Decoration
Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders
Date / Period: 11th–14th century AD
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outer diameter: 21 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 654
The current owner purchased the Medieval Crusader bronze ring with cross-hatched decoration from a private collector, N.N.
The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring features a broad polygonal bezel engraved with a geometric cross-hatched design composed of intersecting lines forming a series of triangles. Rings decorated with simple geometric motifs were widely worn throughout the Crusader period and reflect the artistic traditions shared between the medieval Latin East, Byzantium, and the Islamic world.
Bronze rings of this type served primarily as personal ornaments and were worn by men and women from a wide range of social backgrounds. Unlike signet rings bearing heraldic devices or inscriptions, examples with geometric decoration emphasised craftsmanship and decorative appeal. The carefully incised pattern demonstrates the use of simple engraving techniques to create visually striking designs without the need for precious stones or elaborate settings.
These rings were produced by skilled metalworkers using established casting methods before the bezel was engraved by hand. Similar examples have been recovered from Crusader settlements, castles, towns, and pilgrimage sites throughout the Levant, illustrating the widespread use of bronze jewellery and the exchange of artistic influences across the eastern Mediterranean."
"Medieval Crusader Bronze Ring with Cross-Hatched Decoration
Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders
Date / Period: 11th–14th century AD
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outer diameter: 21 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 654
The current owner purchased the Medieval Crusader bronze ring with cross-hatched decoration from a private collector, N.N.
The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring features a broad polygonal bezel engraved with a geometric cross-hatched design composed of intersecting lines forming a series of triangles. Rings decorated with simple geometric motifs were widely worn throughout the Crusader period and reflect the artistic traditions shared between the medieval Latin East, Byzantium, and the Islamic world.
Bronze rings of this type served primarily as personal ornaments and were worn by men and women from a wide range of social backgrounds. Unlike signet rings bearing heraldic devices or inscriptions, examples with geometric decoration emphasised craftsmanship and decorative appeal. The carefully incised pattern demonstrates the use of simple engraving techniques to create visually striking designs without the need for precious stones or elaborate settings.
These rings were produced by skilled metalworkers using established casting methods before the bezel was engraved by hand. Similar examples have been recovered from Crusader settlements, castles, towns, and pilgrimage sites throughout the Levant, illustrating the widespread use of bronze jewellery and the exchange of artistic influences across the eastern Mediterranean."
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Culture
Medieval, Crusaders
Century/timeframe
11th - 14th century
Name of object
Ring with Cross-hatched decoration
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
16 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
