Medieval Bronze Band ring with moulded shoulders – 13th–15th century AD (No reserve price)

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Medieval bronze band ring with a broad rectangular front and moulded shoulders dating to the 13th–15th century AD, 2.2 × 2.1 cm and 10 g, featuring parallel grooves on the shoulders and a plain interior, with a greyish-brown patina and signs of wear, acquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026, previously from a private collection, and supplied with a digital Certificate of Authenticity.

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Bronze ring with rectangular front and parallel grooves – 13th–15th century AD
A broad bronze band ring with a low rectangular front and shoulders defined by parallel transverse grooves. The design alternates plain surfaces and recessed lines, without visible figurative decoration. Greyish-brown patina exhibits small pits and wear, particularly on the front's edges and around the hoop. The construction maintains a continuous, compact silhouette. The main ornamental effect comes from the shoulder grooves, which divide the broad band into a sequence of plain and recessed areas. The frontal panel is comparatively quiet and follows the overall compact line of the ring. Its low projection is visible in profile, while the inside of the hoop remains undecorated in appearance. Worn corners and small surface pits interrupt the angular outline. The piece is described through these surviving structural details rather than supplied with a hypothetical original inscription.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 10 gr
Provenance: Acquired 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 rectangular front and parallel grooves – 13th–15th century AD
A broad bronze band ring with a low rectangular front and shoulders defined by parallel transverse grooves. The design alternates plain surfaces and recessed lines, without visible figurative decoration. Greyish-brown patina exhibits small pits and wear, particularly on the front's edges and around the hoop. The construction maintains a continuous, compact silhouette. The main ornamental effect comes from the shoulder grooves, which divide the broad band into a sequence of plain and recessed areas. The frontal panel is comparatively quiet and follows the overall compact line of the ring. Its low projection is visible in profile, while the inside of the hoop remains undecorated in appearance. Worn corners and small surface pits interrupt the angular outline. The piece is described through these surviving structural details rather than supplied with a hypothetical original inscription.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 10 gr
Provenance: Acquired 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
13th–15th century AD
Name of object
Band ring with moulded shoulders – 13th–15th century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
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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