{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theoktistos-7th-13th-century-ce-ancient-geometric-signet-octagonal-bezel-seal-of-solomon-medieval-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Theoktistos' (7th–13th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine bronze ring, named 'Theoktistos', carries a flat octagonal bezel engraved with a dense lattice of crossed lines, forming triangular and lozenge fields that echo the Seal of Solomon motif. Cast in one piece and softened by centuries of burial, it survives with its geometric engraving intact and a rich multi-toned patina across the hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 7th–13th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original, unrestored. Bezel engraving well preserved; hoop broken through at the back, an old, fully corroded fracture\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-235-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal flat-bezel rings in bronze were produced across the Byzantine world from the 6th century onward, with geometric-engraved variants clustering in Asia Minor and the Levant between the 10th and 12th centuries. The crosshatch pattern on 'Theoktistos' generates overlapping triangles reminiscent of the Seal of Solomon, an apotropaic device shared across Byzantine, Medieval Islamic, and Crusader-period material culture. Such rings served as personal adornment and quiet protection rather than as figural signets, an antique ring with engraved iconography meant to be lived with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Theoktistos' offers an original Byzantine ring with a clear, legible geometric field and a beautifully varied patina, the kind of historical ring with documented provenance that rewards close looking. The old break at the back does not diminish its presence on the finger; it marks it as a survivor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790611173706,"sku":"R-235-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-theoktistos-showing-octagonal-bezel-with-geometric-lattice-1.jpg?v=1784788597","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-theoktistos-7th-13th-century-ce-ancient-geometric-signet-octagonal-bezel-seal-of-solomon-medieval-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}