Medieval, Crusaders Bronze Finger Ring - 19 mm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Medieval, Crusaders Bronze Finger Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration

Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders
Date / Period: 11th–14th century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outside diameter: 19 mm
Condition: Good condition

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 705

The current owner purchased the Medieval, Crusaders bronze finger ring from a private collector, N.N.

The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.

According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.

No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.

Background Information:
This medieval bronze finger ring dates to the Crusader period and features an oval bezel decorated with a ring-and-dot motif. This simple geometric ornament was a popular decorative element on medieval personal jewellery, valued for both its visual appeal and the ease with which it could be executed using punches and engraving tools.

Finger rings of this type were worn by men and women throughout the eastern Mediterranean and the Crusader States as everyday personal ornaments. While some rings served practical functions as signets or devotional objects, many examples with geometric decoration were intended primarily as durable and attractive items of personal dress. Their understated designs reflect the blending of Western European, Byzantine, and local artistic traditions that characterised the Crusader period.

The ring was cast in bronze and finished by hand, with the bezel carefully decorated after casting. Bronze remained one of the most widely used materials for personal jewellery during the medieval period, providing an affordable yet durable alternative to precious metals. Similar rings have been recovered from Crusader castles, medieval settlements, and pilgrimage centres across the Levant and surrounding regions.

Dating to the 11th–14th century, this piece represents the craftsmanship and daily material culture of the High Middle Ages. It forms a tangible connection to the medieval world, where rings of this kind were worn as practical and decorative accessories in everyday life."