{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-oval-of-benoit-12th-15th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring 'Oval of Benoit' (12th-15th c. CE) EU 54\/US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic medieval bronze signet ring dates to the 12th-15th century AD and features an elongated oval bezel engraved with geometric and dotted circular motifs. Such designs are typical of signet rings used throughout medieval Europe, serving both as personal seals and as markers of status or profession among merchants, artisans, and local nobility. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails: \u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th-15th Century AD \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze \u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7 \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Attractive aged patina with crisp, well-preserved engraving \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection (1970-1990), legally acquired in 2025 \u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-M-87-B \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity: \u003cbr\u003eThis ring is offered in untouched, excavated condition, with its original surface patina and detail intact. An optional professional restoration is available upon request, carefully enhancing the form while preserving authenticity. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context: \u003cbr\u003eFrom the High to Late Middle Ages, signet rings like this were essential tools for artisans, merchants, and minor nobility. The engraved motifs could have served as personal emblems, marks of authenticity, or apotropaic symbols to ward off evil. The craftsmanship, wear, and almond-shaped bezel reflect common styles and techniques from medieval Europe's vibrant feudal and mercantile cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290124157258,"sku":"R-M-87-B","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6933113537_52t3.jpg?v=1753256023","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-oval-of-benoit-12th-15th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}