{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vespasia-11th-14th-century-ce-ancient-talismanic-jewelry-eight-pointed-star-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vespasia' (11th–14th c. CE) EU 54.5 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze talismanic ring, named 'Vespasia', carries an eight-pointed star engraved at the heart of its oval bezel, ringed by hatched lines that echo the Lombardic lettering of costlier medieval signets. Cast in a single piece with a D-section hoop and lightly engraved shoulders, it is a quiet survivor of the Medieval devotional world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54.5 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with a variegated dark brown-black patina, malachite green in the recesses, and clearly legible engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-90-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 eight-pointed star, or octagram, was a widespread protective device across the medieval world, tied to the Solomon's Seal tradition and worn as a talisman against harm. Inexpensive one-piece cast bronze rings of this kind were made for parishioners and pilgrims, with hatched borders imitating the inscribed letters seen on higher-status signets. An authentic medieval bronze ring like 'Vespasia' offers a rare glimpse of everyday devotional life between roughly 1100 and 1350 CE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Vespasia' combines a bold, legible star device with a genuinely worn, unrestored surface, a wearable medieval artifact for collectors drawn to antique rings with engraved iconography and honest patina.\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":63381407957322,"sku":"R-90-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-talismanic-ring-vespasia-with-engraved-eight-pointed-star-bezel-1.jpg?v=1788071769","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-vespasia-11th-14th-century-ce-ancient-talismanic-jewelry-eight-pointed-star-signet-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}