Item 109. Islamic Bronce Anillo - Medieval 10th - 14th AD (Sin precio de reserva)

Medieval Bronze Signet Ring – 10th to 14th Century AD – 22 x 20 mm – 7.92 g

This octagonal bronze signet ring features a deeply incised geometric design on its bezel, likely used for personal identification or symbolic representation during the medieval period. The intricate linear pattern consists of intersecting lines and angular motifs, forming a decorative yet enigmatic composition suggestive of personal or cultural significance.

The band, though slightly distorted with age, retains its structural integrity, and the bezel’s engraving remains clearly visible. Such rings were often worn by individuals of status and used to seal wax on documents, serving both practical and emblematic purposes.
• Material: Bronze
• Dimensions: 22 × 20 mm
• Weight: 7.92 g
• Date: ca. AD 1000–1400
• Condition: Very good condition, with a stable patina and minor wear to the edges of the band and bezel

A fine example of medieval personal adornment and authority, offering insight into the visual language and practices of identity during 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.