Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze 希少なエルサレムの指輪 – 聖なるエツ・ハイム(生命の樹)シンボル (No reserve price)

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Rare Jerusalem Ring – Sacred Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) symbol, a medieval bronze signet/amuletic ring in exceptionally well-preserved condition from circa 10th–14th century AD.

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Pastの一端が身に着けるために作られた

Rare Jerusalem Ring – Sacred Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) Symbol

Object Type: Signet / Amuletic Ring
Culture: Medieval Jewish
Tradition: Jerusalem Style
Period: Circa 10th–14th Century AD
Material: Bronze
Technique: Cast and Engraved
Bezel: Large Oval Bezel
Iconography: Etz Chaim (עץ חיים) – Tree of Life
Symbolism: Life, Wisdom, Continuity and Divine Blessing
Condition: Exceptionalemente well-preserved archaeological condition with authentic age-related patina

Dimensions
Ring Height : 21.67mm ±
Outer diameter : 21.38 mm ±
Inner diameter : 17.97 mm ±
Weight : 6.572g

Ring Size Conversion
EU size: 56
US size: 8
UK size: P½

- Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format)
- All shipments are sent fully insured
- During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner.

Description
This exceptionally preserved and rare Medieval Jewish bronze ring features a large oval bezel bearing a deeply aged symbolic composition. The surviving design can be interpreted within the visual tradition of the Etz Chaim (עץ חיים – Tree of Life), one of the enduring symbols of Jewish spiritual thought, associated with life, wisdom, continuity and divine blessing.

Its imagery and substantial signet-like form place the ring within the broader tradition of Jerusalem-style Jewish devotional and amuletic jewellery, where vegetal and symbolic motifs could carry meanings extending beyond simple ornament. The Tree of Life offered a particularly powerful expression of spiritual continuity and the relationship between earthly life and sacred wisdom.

The ring is remarkable for its very well-preserved form, substantial bronze construction and authentic archaeological surface, making it a rare and evocative example of medieval Jewish symbolic jewellery.

Information
The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands

The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied.

Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days

Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process.

Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.

Pastの一端が身に着けるために作られた

Rare Jerusalem Ring – Sacred Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) Symbol

Object Type: Signet / Amuletic Ring
Culture: Medieval Jewish
Tradition: Jerusalem Style
Period: Circa 10th–14th Century AD
Material: Bronze
Technique: Cast and Engraved
Bezel: Large Oval Bezel
Iconography: Etz Chaim (עץ חיים) – Tree of Life
Symbolism: Life, Wisdom, Continuity and Divine Blessing
Condition: Exceptionalemente well-preserved archaeological condition with authentic age-related patina

Dimensions
Ring Height : 21.67mm ±
Outer diameter : 21.38 mm ±
Inner diameter : 17.97 mm ±
Weight : 6.572g

Ring Size Conversion
EU size: 56
US size: 8
UK size: P½

- Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format)
- All shipments are sent fully insured
- During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner.

Description
This exceptionally preserved and rare Medieval Jewish bronze ring features a large oval bezel bearing a deeply aged symbolic composition. The surviving design can be interpreted within the visual tradition of the Etz Chaim (עץ חיים – Tree of Life), one of the enduring symbols of Jewish spiritual thought, associated with life, wisdom, continuity and divine blessing.

Its imagery and substantial signet-like form place the ring within the broader tradition of Jerusalem-style Jewish devotional and amuletic jewellery, where vegetal and symbolic motifs could carry meanings extending beyond simple ornament. The Tree of Life offered a particularly powerful expression of spiritual continuity and the relationship between earthly life and sacred wisdom.

The ring is remarkable for its very well-preserved form, substantial bronze construction and authentic archaeological surface, making it a rare and evocative example of medieval Jewish symbolic jewellery.

Information
The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands

The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied.

Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days

Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process.

Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.

Details

文化
Medieval, Crusaders Era
世紀/年代
Circa 10th–14th Century AD
商品名
Rare Jerusalem Ring – Sacred Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) Symbol
取得先
Private collection
取得年
1996
素材
Bronze
取得国
Germany
コンディション
Excellent
前所有者の取得先
Antique market
前所有者 - 取得年
2026
前所有者 - 取得国
Germany
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Authenticity
Original/official
オランダVerified
150
Objects sold
100%
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