Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Ring with Star of Bethlehem and Palm frond (No reserve price)
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Medieval Crusaders Era bronze ring with an oval bezel decorated by the Star of Bethlehem and a palm frond, in good condition with an olive-green patina, outer diameter about 21.8 mm and inner diameter 17.4–19 mm, dating to the 12th–13th century AD, acquired in 2024 from the Netherlands.
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Medieval Crusaders Era, bronze ring with oval bezel, decorated with a Star of Bethlehem. Victory Palm branch decorations on the shoulders, plain ring band.
Outside diameter: ± 21,8 mm
Inside diameter: ± 17,4 - 19 mm
Bezel: ± 12,9 mm
Good solid condition, wearable and attractive smooth olive-green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
The palm branch was used by the crusaders of the Holy Land as a symbol of victory of the faithful over the enemies of the soul.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
Many Christians believe the star was a miraculous sign and it was often claimed that a star fulfilled a prophecy (Star Prophecy). According to the Bible, a bright astronomical object led the Magi from the East to the birthplace of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
The Star of Bethlehem was a popular symbol to adorn rings, jewellery and amulets of early Christians. It was especially popular during the Crusader period when the faithful Christians undertook military expeditions to expel the Muslims from the Holy Land.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Medieval Crusaders Era, bronze ring with oval bezel, decorated with a Star of Bethlehem. Victory Palm branch decorations on the shoulders, plain ring band.
Outside diameter: ± 21,8 mm
Inside diameter: ± 17,4 - 19 mm
Bezel: ± 12,9 mm
Good solid condition, wearable and attractive smooth olive-green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
The palm branch was used by the crusaders of the Holy Land as a symbol of victory of the faithful over the enemies of the soul.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
Many Christians believe the star was a miraculous sign and it was often claimed that a star fulfilled a prophecy (Star Prophecy). According to the Bible, a bright astronomical object led the Magi from the East to the birthplace of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
The Star of Bethlehem was a popular symbol to adorn rings, jewellery and amulets of early Christians. It was especially popular during the Crusader period when the faithful Christians undertook military expeditions to expel the Muslims from the Holy Land.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/ Timeframe
12th - 13th century AD
Name of object
Ring with Star of Bethlehem and Palm frond
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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.
