Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Rare Signet Ring – Signum Crucis – Radiant Cross Engravings – Knights of Rhodes Era – ca. 14th–16th (No reserve price)

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Exceptional Medieval Bronze Signet Ring – Signum Crucis – Radiant Cross Engravings – Knights of Rhodes Era – ca. 11th–13th Century AD

Object: Finger Ring / Engraved Signet Ring
Culture: Medieval European – Knights of Rhodes Historical Context
Period: Late Medieval / Crusader Tradition
Date: ca. 11th–13th Century AD
Material: Bronze

Dimensions
Height: 24.14 mm ±
Outer Diameter: 23.28 mm ±
Inner Diameter: 18.83 mm ±
Weight: 7.00 g ±

Ring Size
EU: 59
US: 9
UK: R½
FR: 59

If requested prior to dispatch, a Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate will be prepared as a physical hard copy and included with the shipment. Every shipment is fully insured. The photographs were taken under warm, museum-inspired lighting to present the object's surface and historical character naturally, and any cords, attachment rings or other accessories visible in the images serve exclusively as display aids and are not included with the artefact.

Description
An exceptional medieval bronze signet ring distinguished by its imposing proportions, beautifully preserved dark patina and intriguing Christian-inspired geometric engraving.

The substantial circular bezel displays a finely incised radiating cruciform composition, enclosed by short linear markings arranged around its perimeter. The central design recalls the medieval concept of Signum Crucis, the Sign of the Cross, traditionally associated with Christian devotion, spiritual protection and sacred identity.

The broad shoulders carry additional engraved linear decorations, creating a harmonious transition between the prominent bezel and the substantial bronze hoop.

Its remarkable dark olive-green and brown patina enhances the engraved details, giving this imposing ring a particularly attractive archaeological character.

With its distinctive symbolic composition, substantial craftsmanship and exceptionally appealing surface preservation, this ring represents a fascinating collector's piece inspired by the spiritual and artistic traditions of the medieval Mediterranean world.

Information

The presentation and sale of this object are conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith, and no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment, with its physical structure and form left entirely unaltered; only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. As high-resolution imagery may influence the perception of scale, the photographs should always be considered together with the stated measurements.

All statements concerning dating, intended function, symbolic or iconographic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological analysis, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis beyond the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name may also be provided. If requested prior to dispatch, the Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate will be prepared as a physical hard copy and included with the shipment.