Medieval Bronze Ring – AD 1000 to 1400 – 16×22 mm – 9.55 g This solid medieval bronze ring features an oval bezel engraved with a geometric lattice pattern, likely used as a personal seal. The shoulders are subtly incised with linear motifs, adding to the visual sophistication of the piece. The dark olive patina and uniform wear across the surface are typical of extended use and burial in mineral-rich soils. Such rings were commonly worn by individuals of status and functioned both as adornment and as a means to authenticate documents. The fine engraving suggests the wearer held an administrative or mercantile role, and the ring’s compact, elegant form hints at widespread usage across Europe during the High to Late Middle Ages. • Material: Bronze • Dimensions: 16 × 22 mm • Weight: 9.55 g • Date: ca. AD 1000–1400 • Condition: Very good condition, with clear engraving, smooth surface, and stable patina A refined medieval artifact, offering both aesthetic appeal and a tangible connection to personal identity and communication in the Middle Ages. Provenance: Acquired from an auction house in 2025, previously owned by a collector from the South of Germany, acquired in the 1980s.