{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-drudan-14th-16th-century-ce-ancient-talismanic-pentagram-signet-eastern-european-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Drudan' (14th–16th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Drudan,' carries a boldly engraved pentagram enclosing a ring of punched dots, flanked by six-pointed stars on each shoulder. Cast in one piece with an integral oval bezel, it is a striking survival of Eastern European talismanic metalwork, likely produced in the Muscovite cultural sphere between the 14th and 16th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 14th–16th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with layered cuprite and tenorite patina, engraved grooves retaining reddish burial deposit, moderate wear on bezel high points\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-218-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\u003eThe pentagram, long known as the Seal of Solomon or Drudenfuss, was a widely used apotropaic symbol in medieval Europe, believed to guard the wearer against evil and misfortune. Bronze signets of this type, with stellar shoulder ornaments and punched-dot infill, are characteristic of the Slavic metalworking traditions that flourished from the Medieval into the early modern period. Rings such as this served the dual role of personal seal and protective talisman in daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Drudan' is an antique ring with engraved iconography of exceptional legibility, uniting a coherent talismanic program with the tactile authenticity of a genuine medieval survival. It is a historical ring with documented provenance, well suited to collectors drawn to wearable medieval jewelry with quiet symbolic weight.\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":62790608355658,"sku":"R-218-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-drudan-with-engraved-pentagram-and-punched-dot-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784788536","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-drudan-14th-16th-century-ce-ancient-talismanic-pentagram-signet-eastern-european-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}