{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-ventaris-10th-14th-c-quatrefoil-bezel","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Ventaris' (ca. 10th–14th c. CE) EU 58 \/ US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medieval bronze ring named 'Ventaris', with four hatched leaf forms around a central field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eFour veined leaf-like forms radiate in a pinwheel arrangement around the central field. Short radial strokes border the design, and thick splayed shoulders meet the broad flat bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 10th–14th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark olive-brown patina with pale earthen deposit held in the engraved grooves; shoulders and hoop smooth from wear, the quatrefoil crisp and complete; intact, no cracks or losses\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-617-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has been cleaned, but the patina has been left intact. 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 broad flat bezel and splayed shoulders can be compared with Davidson (1952), Type G. Four hatched leaf-like forms divide the ornament into quarters. The Four Winds label is a collector interpretation of that arrangement, rather than a demonstrated purpose of this ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour leaf-like forms give the circular face a balanced, quartered design.\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":63875010003274,"sku":"CR-617-B","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-ventaris-angled-bezel-view-showing-the-quatrefoil-four-wind-3.jpg?v=1791634011","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-ventaris-10th-14th-c-quatrefoil-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}