{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-rosalind-14th-17th-c-lobed-rosette-bezel","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Rosalind' (14th–17th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medieval bronze signet ring named 'Rosalind', its bezel shaped as an eight-petalled rosette, a flower and sun sign most likely worn as a wish for good fortune. Knobbed collars on both shoulders lead up to the thick, flat bezel plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eEight rounded petals make up the bezel, each carrying a small wave-like C-scroll that ends in a pellet. Together the scrolls form a wreath around a round central field, framed by a fine engraved circle. Lobed borders often framed a seal device on rings of this kind, so the field most likely held the owner's engraved mark, now worn smooth. A field left blank from the start is the other possible reading. The rosette is one of the oldest protective signs, a flower that doubles as a sun or star; on rings it stood for life, light and good fortune, and medieval religious art also read it as a sign of love and purity. With a mark at its centre, the ring doubled as its owner's seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Intact; very rough burial patina with earthen mineral deposits in the recesses; relief softened by wear and the central field worn smooth\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-246-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\u003eRings cast in one piece with a lobed, flower-shaped bezel and moulded shoulders were made in bronze and other base metals over several centuries, and many set a flat field for a seal inside the lobes. A bronze signet put a personal seal within reach of ordinary people: pressed into wax, the owner's mark closed letters, sealed goods and stood in for a signature. The rosette recurs throughout the ornament of the period, on rings as on dress fittings and mounts. It kept much of its old amuletic sense, and many wearers most likely chose it as a small charm against harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn one small bezel, the ring framed a place for its owner's mark with a flower that promised light and good fortune.\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":63679909462346,"sku":"R-246-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-rosalind-with-eight-lobed-rosette-bezel-three-quarter-view-1.jpg?v=1790374357","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-rosalind-14th-17th-c-lobed-rosette-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}