Medieval Bronze Ring with circular head and lobed border – 10th–15th century AD (No reserve price)

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Medieval bronze ring with a circular head and lobed border dating to the 10th–15th century AD, measuring 2.4 × 2.1 cm and weighing 2.83 g, showing wear and a greenish-grey centre with a thick surrounding edge, acquired from Casa de Subastas in Germany and formerly from a private collection, with official authenticity and a digital Certificate of Authenticity.

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Bronze ring with circular head and lobed border – 10th–15th century AD
A bronze ring with a raised circular head and a thick, irregular border surrounding a greenish-grey centre. The centre appears to contain a filling or distinct element, whose composition cannot be established from the images. Brown and pale deposits remain on the hoop, and one view shows a discontinuity near the junction with the head. The edges and projections exhibit wear and surface corrosion. The thick surrounding edge creates a framed effect and makes the head appear deeper than a simple flat disc. The contrasting central colour remains a conspicuous visual feature, although it does not by itself identify the substance present. Oblique views show the transition between the mount and hoop more clearly than a frontal view. The visible interruption near the head is relevant to condition and should not be overlooked when considering the completeness of the ring.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 2.83 gr
Provenance: Aduired in Germany from an auction House, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.

Bronze ring with circular head and lobed border – 10th–15th century AD
A bronze ring with a raised circular head and a thick, irregular border surrounding a greenish-grey centre. The centre appears to contain a filling or distinct element, whose composition cannot be established from the images. Brown and pale deposits remain on the hoop, and one view shows a discontinuity near the junction with the head. The edges and projections exhibit wear and surface corrosion. The thick surrounding edge creates a framed effect and makes the head appear deeper than a simple flat disc. The contrasting central colour remains a conspicuous visual feature, although it does not by itself identify the substance present. Oblique views show the transition between the mount and hoop more clearly than a frontal view. The visible interruption near the head is relevant to condition and should not be overlooked when considering the completeness of the ring.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 2.83 gr
Provenance: Aduired in Germany from an auction House, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
10th–15th century AD
Name of object
Ring with circular head and lobed border – 10th–15th century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
The NetherlandsVerified
485
Objects sold
100%
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