Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Ring with Jerusalem Cross Motif – Striking Engraved Decoration (No reserve price)
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Medieval Crusader Era ring in bronze with a Jerusalem Cross motif, featuring a broad bezel and engraved decoration, EU size 59½ (US 9), 10.16 g, dating to ca. 12th–15th century AD and in excellent condition, acquired from a private collection in Germany.
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Small treasures bearing the traces of history
Medieval Crusader-Era Ring with Jerusalem Cross Motif – Striking Engraved Decoration
Description
Distinguished by its broad bezel, layered borders and fan-shaped engravings on the shoulders, this ring bears a cross-shaped geometric arrangement at its centre. Considered within the context of the Jerusalem Cross, the motif forms the focus of an interpretation drawing on Crusader-era symbolism.
Linear details surrounding the central device emphasize the bezel’s boundaries, while brown, reddish and localized greenish surface tones accentuate the decoration. The body flows from broad shoulders into the hoop, giving the piece a strong, cohesive profile.
Culture: Medieval / Crusader Era
Period: Medieval
Date: ca. 12th–15th Century AD
Material: Metal alloy, probably bronze
Dimensions
Height: 26.42 mm ±
Outer width: 22.70 mm ±
Inner width: 18.97 mm ±
Weight: 10.16 g ±
Ring Size
EU: 59½ ±
US: 9 ±
UK: R½ ±
FR: 59½ ±
Note
★ Please consult the measurements to appreciate the piece’s actual size. Photographic framing can make objects of different dimensions appear similar in size.
Buyers wishing to receive a printed Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate may submit their request before shipment. Every shipment is dispatched with full insurance coverage. Differences in shipping charges for certain countries reflect the country-specific costs of this insured service. Warm, museum-inspired lighting was chosen to bring out the object’s surface texture, form, craftsmanship and historic character naturally. Suspension cords and other display accessories visible in the photographs complement the presentation and are not included in the sale.
Information
Surface details have been documented using high-resolution equipment. The object’s form and structural integrity have been preserved, with photographic adjustments limited to minor colour balancing.
Museum-standard technical photographs may be supplied to interested collectors during the auction. If requested before shipment, an expert assessment report and a signed ownership document prepared in the buyer’s name can be provided in PDF format within 3–5 business days.
When identifying an archaeological object, experienced museum specialists and archaeologists consider its known find context, material, form and symbols alongside museum examples and academic research; appropriate advanced laboratory examinations can provide additional scientific insight into specific questions concerning material, manufacture and dating.
The stated period, original function, symbolic meaning and material reflect academic assessments supported by typological comparisons and expert opinions. Advanced scientific analyses are separate examinations conducted beyond the scope of the sale.
Scholarly consistency, transparent communication and good faith guide every presentation; no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.
Small treasures bearing the traces of history
Medieval Crusader-Era Ring with Jerusalem Cross Motif – Striking Engraved Decoration
Description
Distinguished by its broad bezel, layered borders and fan-shaped engravings on the shoulders, this ring bears a cross-shaped geometric arrangement at its centre. Considered within the context of the Jerusalem Cross, the motif forms the focus of an interpretation drawing on Crusader-era symbolism.
Linear details surrounding the central device emphasize the bezel’s boundaries, while brown, reddish and localized greenish surface tones accentuate the decoration. The body flows from broad shoulders into the hoop, giving the piece a strong, cohesive profile.
Culture: Medieval / Crusader Era
Period: Medieval
Date: ca. 12th–15th Century AD
Material: Metal alloy, probably bronze
Dimensions
Height: 26.42 mm ±
Outer width: 22.70 mm ±
Inner width: 18.97 mm ±
Weight: 10.16 g ±
Ring Size
EU: 59½ ±
US: 9 ±
UK: R½ ±
FR: 59½ ±
Note
★ Please consult the measurements to appreciate the piece’s actual size. Photographic framing can make objects of different dimensions appear similar in size.
Buyers wishing to receive a printed Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate may submit their request before shipment. Every shipment is dispatched with full insurance coverage. Differences in shipping charges for certain countries reflect the country-specific costs of this insured service. Warm, museum-inspired lighting was chosen to bring out the object’s surface texture, form, craftsmanship and historic character naturally. Suspension cords and other display accessories visible in the photographs complement the presentation and are not included in the sale.
Information
Surface details have been documented using high-resolution equipment. The object’s form and structural integrity have been preserved, with photographic adjustments limited to minor colour balancing.
Museum-standard technical photographs may be supplied to interested collectors during the auction. If requested before shipment, an expert assessment report and a signed ownership document prepared in the buyer’s name can be provided in PDF format within 3–5 business days.
When identifying an archaeological object, experienced museum specialists and archaeologists consider its known find context, material, form and symbols alongside museum examples and academic research; appropriate advanced laboratory examinations can provide additional scientific insight into specific questions concerning material, manufacture and dating.
The stated period, original function, symbolic meaning and material reflect academic assessments supported by typological comparisons and expert opinions. Advanced scientific analyses are separate examinations conducted beyond the scope of the sale.
Scholarly consistency, transparent communication and good faith guide every presentation; no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
ca. 12th–15th Century AD
Name of object
Ring with Jerusalem Cross Motif – Striking Engraved Decoration
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
