{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-signet-ring-scutum-12th-14th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8","title":"Medieval Bronze Signet Ring 'Scutum' (12th-14th c. AD) EU 57\/US 8","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eA cast bronze signet ring of the High Medieval period with a prominent shield shaped bezel rising slightly above the shoulders. The hoop is plain and rounded, tapering gradually toward the reverse. The face of the bezel is now worn smooth, though it likely once carried an engraved symbol used for sealing wax impressions, or may have been left blank for later personal engraving. The form reflects the heraldic language of the medieval period, where shield shapes served as visual markers of identity and authority. The surface retains an archaeological patina consistent with age and long use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eDate: Medieval, 12th–14th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eProvenance: Belgian private collection, acquired before 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-172-B\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eCondition: Good, with worn bezel surface and stable patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\"\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 data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\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 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"2066\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eDuring the medieval period, signet rings were essential instruments of authentication across Europe. The shield form directly reflects the heraldic culture that dominated medieval visual identity, where personal devices and family symbols were displayed on shields, seals, and banners. Even individuals outside the highest nobility used such rings to validate letters, trade documents, and agreements. Bronze examples were widely worn by merchants, clerics, and minor officials, providing both a practical sealing tool and a symbol of personal authority within medieval society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61285471617354,"sku":"R-172-B","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0062.jpg?v=1772905965","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-scutum-12th-14th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}