中世纪 Sefer Torah Symbolism in Jewish Tradition – 非凡的女士戒指，公元12世纪至15世纪左右 (没有保留价)

A piece of the past, made to be worn

Sefer Torah Symbolism in Jewish Tradition – Exceptional Medieval Bronze Lady's Ring, ca. 12th–15th Century AD

Object Type: Ring
Culture: Medieval, Jewish Tradition
Date: ca. 12th–15th Century AD
Material: Bronze

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Dimensions:
H: 17.45 mm ±
O: 16.43 mm ±
I: 13.36 mm ±
Weight: 3.00 g

Ring Size Conversion Chart

Inner Diameter: 13.36 mm
EU Size: 42
US Size: 2
UK Size: D (approx.)

Description
This exceptionally well-preserved bronze ring represents a refined example of medieval personal jewellery, tentatively dated to the 12th–15th century AD. Beyond its central bezel, one of the most remarkable features is the survival of the finely executed relief ornamentation on both shoulders, a decorative element that is frequently worn away or entirely lost on comparable excavated rings. The preservation of these details substantially enhances the object's archaeological integrity and collector appeal.

The elongated oval bezel retains a carefully composed relief framed within a symmetrical architectural arrangement. Although centuries of use and burial have softened some of the finer details, the principal composition remains clearly distinguishable. Its balanced vertical structure bears similarities to symbolic arrangements encountered in medieval Jewish decorative art and may be compared with stylised representations associated with the Sefer Torah (Torah Scroll) enclosed within an ornamental sacred framework. Such imagery symbolised divine wisdom, the continuity of religious tradition and the enduring covenant between God and the people of Israel.

While a definitive identification of the motif cannot be established, the overall composition corresponds more closely to symbolic religious ornament than to purely geometric decoration. Comparable stylised motifs are known from medieval Jewish amulets, ceremonial objects and manuscript ornamentation, where sacred imagery was frequently expressed through highly abstract visual language.

The ring preserves an attractive archaeological surface with stable ancient patination and authentic mineral deposits. The simultaneous survival of the bezel relief together with the ornamental decoration on both shoulders represents an uncommon state of preservation, increasing both its historical significance and desirability for specialised collectors.

Combining excellent preservation, refined craftsmanship and potentially significant religious symbolism, this ring constitutes a noteworthy example of medieval bronze jewellery and an attractive acquisition for collectors interested in medieval Jewish artistic traditions.

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.

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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.

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