{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vernax-9th-12th-c-ce-eu-49-us-5","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring 'Vernax' (9th-12th c. CE) EU 49\/US 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early medieval bronze ring, named Vernax, dates to the 9th-12th century AD and features an oval bezel engraved with a series of parallel lines, zigzags, and abstract geometric motifs. These decorative elements were characteristic of the early to high Middle Ages, often serving dual roles as both ornamentation and functional seals used in soft wax or clay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its clean, linear composition and solid construction, this piece likely functioned as a personal emblem, possibly representing status, family association, or simply serving as a unique identifier in a largely illiterate society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails: \u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 9th-12th Century AD \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze \u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 49 \/ US 5 \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-defined engraving, robust shape, attractive aged patina \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a Belgian private collection (1970-1990), acquired from a collector in 2025. \u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-M-99-B \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context: \u003cbr\u003eDuring the medieval period, rings were more than adornment-they were tools of identity, ownership, and social belonging. The Vernax ring reflects a broader tradition where geometric motifs, lacking literal inscription, conveyed personal symbolism. In Eastern and Central Europe, such rings often served as practical signets, pressed into soft material to leave a mark that represented the wearer's authority or trade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290120388938,"sku":"R-M-99-B","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6933061249_j36k.jpg?v=1753255484","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-vernax-9th-12th-c-ce-eu-49-us-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}