Medieval, Crusaders Bronze Ring with Abstract geometric motif - 23 mm (No reserve price)
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Medieval Crusader bronze ring with an abstract geometric motif, 23 mm in height, in good condition, acquired in 2026 from a private collection in the Netherlands.
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"Medieval Crusader Bronze Ring with Abstract Geometric Motif
Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders
Date / Period: 11th–14th century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 23 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: 665
The current owner purchased the Medieval Crusader bronze ring with abstract geometric motif 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 an oval bezel engraved with a symmetrical abstract geometric motif composed of intersecting linear elements arranged around a central horizontal band. Such stylised geometric designs are characteristic of Crusader-period jewellery and reflect the artistic traditions shared between the Latin Kingdoms, Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East.
Bronze rings of this type were widely worn as personal ornaments by both men and women. While some medieval rings carried inscriptions, heraldic devices, or religious symbols, others displayed carefully balanced geometric compositions that emphasised decorative craftsmanship rather than explicit symbolism. The engraved design demonstrates the enduring popularity of abstract ornament in the eastern Mediterranean during the Crusader period.
The ring was produced using established bronze-casting techniques before the bezel was finished and engraved by hand. Similar examples have been recovered from Crusader castles, fortified settlements, pilgrimage centres, and medieval urban sites throughout the Levant, illustrating the widespread production of bronze jewellery and the exchange of artistic influences through trade and cultural contact."
"Medieval Crusader Bronze Ring with Abstract Geometric Motif
Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders
Date / Period: 11th–14th century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 23 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: 665
The current owner purchased the Medieval Crusader bronze ring with abstract geometric motif 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 an oval bezel engraved with a symmetrical abstract geometric motif composed of intersecting linear elements arranged around a central horizontal band. Such stylised geometric designs are characteristic of Crusader-period jewellery and reflect the artistic traditions shared between the Latin Kingdoms, Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East.
Bronze rings of this type were widely worn as personal ornaments by both men and women. While some medieval rings carried inscriptions, heraldic devices, or religious symbols, others displayed carefully balanced geometric compositions that emphasised decorative craftsmanship rather than explicit symbolism. The engraved design demonstrates the enduring popularity of abstract ornament in the eastern Mediterranean during the Crusader period.
The ring was produced using established bronze-casting techniques before the bezel was finished and engraved by hand. Similar examples have been recovered from Crusader castles, fortified settlements, pilgrimage centres, and medieval urban sites throughout the Levant, illustrating the widespread production of bronze jewellery and the exchange of artistic influences through trade and cultural contact."
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Culture
Medieval, Crusaders
Century/timeframe
11th - 14th century
Name of object
Ring with Abstract geometric motif
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
23 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.
