Medieval Bronze, -Ancient ring with a carved bezel featuring the biblical motif of Jacob's ladder- 18 mm - Ring (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Medieval bronze ring with a bezel engraved with the biblical motif of Jacob's Ladder, inner diameter 18 mm, weight 7.25 g, dating to the 9th–11th centuries, origin Northern Germany, acquired 2004 in Madrid from a private collection.
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Jacob's ladder is a structure mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 28:11-19), serving as a symbol of the communication that God facilitates between heaven and earth. Through this ladder, angels can ascend to heaven from God's presence on earth, and descend to earth from God's dwelling in heaven. It appeared to the patriarch Jacob in a dream, after he fled following his confrontation with his brother Esau.
Origin: North Germany
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD
Condition: Very good, see photo.
Size: 18mm inner diameter
Weighs 7.25 grams.
The patina of this ring is truly beautiful and you can wear this remarkable piece of jewelry.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Madrid (Spain) at the Art and Antiques Fair.
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owner history: Former private collection of Spanish collector.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
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Jacob's ladder is a structure mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 28:11-19), serving as a symbol of the communication that God facilitates between heaven and earth. Through this ladder, angels can ascend to heaven from God's presence on earth, and descend to earth from God's dwelling in heaven. It appeared to the patriarch Jacob in a dream, after he fled following his confrontation with his brother Esau.
Origin: North Germany
Date: 9th to 11th centuries AD
Condition: Very good, see photo.
Size: 18mm inner diameter
Weighs 7.25 grams.
The patina of this ring is truly beautiful and you can wear this remarkable piece of jewelry.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Madrid (Spain) at the Art and Antiques Fair.
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owner history: Former private collection of Spanish collector.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
The provider guarantees that they legally acquired this part.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
212/DEMO
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Metal
Bronze, -Ancient ring with a carved bezel featuring the biblical motif of Jacob's ladder- 18 mm -
Century/ Timeframe
siglos: 9º al 11 DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
7.25 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Spain
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
