{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bezel-chevron-shoulders-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Wulfric' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 58 \/ US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Wulfric,' carries a flat rectangular bezel engraved with a mark in two registers, possibly a personal monogram or merchant's device. The chevron-incised shoulders and tapering flat band place it firmly within the tradition of European base-metal signets of the 13th to 15th century. Centuries of burial have left a rich, varied patina of olive-brown, cuprite red, and pale earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 13th–15th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original state, with genuine burial patina, minor hoop deformation, and worn but legible bezel engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-240-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\u003eSignet rings of this form served as personal seals in medieval Europe, pressed into wax to authenticate letters, contracts, and mercantile documents. The rectangular bezel with a private mark or monogram was a common alternative to figural iconography, particularly among merchants, clerks, and prosperous townspeople. The chevron-hatched shoulders are a widespread convention of the period, framing the bezel and lending rhythm to an otherwise austere band. This is an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale in its excavated state, a genuine survival from the everyday life of the Medieval world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Wulfric' offers the collector a wearable medieval signet with documented private-collection provenance and an intriguing, unresolved bezel device that invites study. Its size and generous bezel make it particularly satisfying to wear or display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790644072778,"sku":"R-240-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-aldric-front-view-of-engraved-rectangular-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784789438","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bezel-chevron-shoulders-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}