{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vitalya-10th-13th-century-ce-ancient-byzantine-jewelry-quatrefoil-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vitalya' (10th–13th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Vitalya', carries a finely engraved quatrefoil at the heart of its circular bezel, framed by interlocking ogival arcs and a beaded border. Cast as a single piece in the Byzantine-Balkan tradition, it survives with a rich mottled patina that lends contrast to every incised line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, uncleaned, with stable green-black patina and calcareous encrustation from long burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-216-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\u003eCast bronze signet rings with geometric bezels flourished across the Byzantine Empire and the medieval Balkans between the 10th and 13th centuries. The quatrefoil, with its fourfold symmetry, carried both decorative and apotropaic meaning, echoing the four Evangelists and the four elements in popular devotion. Rings of this form served as personal seals and as everyday adornments among provincial townsfolk, an authentic medieval bronze ring rooted in daily life rather than court ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Vitalya' is a wearable medieval artifact with an unusually crisp engraved bezel, ideal for collectors drawn to antique rings with engraved iconography and a documented European provenance. Its restrained geometry pairs easily with modern dress while carrying nearly a thousand years of history on the hand.\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":62790620053834,"sku":"R-216-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-vitalya-with-engraved-quatrefoil-and-interlace-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784788907","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-vitalya-10th-13th-century-ce-ancient-byzantine-jewelry-quatrefoil-signet-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}