A piece of the past, made to be worn Crusader Era Bronze Ring with Warrior Figure – Knights of Rhodes Type Object Type: Ring Dating (Century / Range): ca. 12th–14th century AD Cultural Attribution: Medieval Crusader Period Material: Bronze alloy Decoration: Stylized warrior figure on the bezel Dimensions: O:21.7mm I:18.03 mm Weight: 3.78 gr Description This ring, when evaluated on the basis of its formal characteristics and the figural decoration present on the bezel, shows strong typological and iconographic parallels with examples attributed to the Crusader Period (approximately 12th–14th centuries AD). The stylized warrior figure depicted on the bezel aligns with symbolic visual traditions commonly associated with military and religious identity in the medieval Latin world. The schematic rendering of the figure, favoring symbolic clarity over naturalistic detail, reflects a representational approach frequently observed in Crusader-period material culture. Such rings functioned not merely as personal adornments but also as objects conveying status, affiliation, and protective significance. Comparable examples are documented among archaeological and collection materials from the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean regions, particularly in contexts linked to military-religious institutions centered around Rhodes. The naturally developed patina, surface wear, and casting characteristics observed on the ring are consistent with prolonged use and extended burial conditions, supporting an attribution within a historical production framework. Information The object is presented together with the relevant legal sales documentation (invoice) and “was acquired at an auction associated with N.K.I. Auction House in Germany, subsequently purchased in 2026 by its previous owner N.A. in the Netherlands, and has passed to me in its present condition;” in accordance with applicable personal data-protection regulations, identifying information relating to prior ownership is not disclosed. The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment in line with documentary and aesthetic presentation principles; no intervention has been made to its form, structural integrity, or physical characteristics, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-catalogue-standard technical photographs may be provided while the auction is ongoing. If requested prior to shipment, an expert report addressing cultural period and iconographic assessment, together with 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.