A piece of the past, made to be worn Medieval Bronze Ring with Exotic Stone – A Refined Collector’s Example (13th–15th Century AD) Object Type: Finger Ring Dating (Century / Range): Medieval Period, ca. 13th–15th century AD Cultural Attribution: Western / Central European Medieval Sphere Material: Copper-based alloy (bronze) Dimensions: H: 24.8 mm ± O: 19.8 mm ± I: 17.1mm ± Weight: 4.50 gr Description This finger ring is attributed through stylistic and typological comparison to the Late Medieval period (approximately 13th–15th centuries AD) and is manufactured from a copper-based alloy (bronze). It presents a solid, well-proportioned hoop with a distinctly raised stone setting, holding an exotic stone preserved in notably good condition—a feature that remains relatively uncommon among comparable medieval examples. Rings of this general form are widely documented within Late Medieval European material culture, where stone-set rings are understood to have functioned as personal ornaments carrying social and symbolic significance, often connected with expressions of identity or status. The balanced construction and durable form reflect established workshop practices of the period, while the preserved stone enhances the ring’s visual presence and collector appeal. 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.