{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vetka-12th-14th-century-ce-shield-bezel-lebensbaum-tree-of-life-eastern-european-signet-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vetka' (12th–14th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Vetka,' carries an almond-shaped shield bezel engraved in low relief with a stylized tree of life. Cast in a single piece with two small triangular shoulders flanking the bezel, it belongs to a well-documented Eastern European signet tradition of the 12th–14th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with a multi-layered green and tan burial patina; motif legible, minor high-point wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-245-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\u003eAlmond-shaped shield bezels flourished across the medieval Eastern European and Pontic-Caspian contact zones, from the lands of Rus' to the Golden Horde periphery. Their engraved bezels often carried symbolic imagery, and the Lebensbaum, or tree of life, was among the most enduring motifs, understood as a sign of fertility, continuity, and protection. Rings like 'Vetka' functioned both as personal seals and as wearable talismans, an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale today as a rare piece of documented material culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a legible sacred-tree motif, stable multi-chromatic patina, and the elegant mandorla-shaped bezel make 'Vetka' a compelling antique ring with engraved iconography. It is a historical ring with documented provenance, suited equally to a serious collection or to being quietly worn.\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":62652288729418,"sku":"R-245-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-shield-bezel-ring-vetka-with-engraved-tree-of-life-motif-top-vie-1.jpg?v=1783536295","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-vetka-12th-14th-century-ce-shield-bezel-lebensbaum-tree-of-life-eastern-european-signet-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}