{"product_id":"medieval-silver-ring-leontios-12th-15th-c-ce-eu-58-us-8-5","title":"Medieval Silver Ring 'Leontios' (12th-15th c. CE) EU 58\/US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic medieval Silver ring, named Leontios, features a flat, raised rectangular bezel atop a hand-forged, slightly irregular band. Lacking any inscriptions or ornamentation, its minimalist form reflects the utilitarian elegance of the 12th-15th century. Likely worn daily, this ring may have once served as a personal token, status symbol, or blank base for an engraved or inlaid design-now lost to time. Its stylistic simplicity also suggests influence from Byzantine traditions of understated craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th-15th Century AD \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver \u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5 \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Worn and weathered; bezel is blank and slightly uneven-evidence of handmade origin \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private EU collection; from a Belgian auction house in the 1960s \u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-M-79-B \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration Option \u003cbr\u003eThis ring is offered in its original, untouched state, preserving the patina and wear accrued over centuries. For those desiring a restored appearance, an optional restoration service is available to enhance its original brilliance while maintaining its historical integrity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context \u003cbr\u003eMedieval bronze rings with raised bezels were often functional or symbolic rather than ornamental. The unadorned rectangular platform may have held an intaglio, seal, or gem, or could have remained blank-marking a modest yet meaningful possession. Its irregular shaping and plain design are consistent with everyday medieval craftsmanship, and similar pieces appear in collections of Byzantine-influenced European jewelry from the 12th to 15th centuries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity Statement \u003cbr\u003eThis ring has been thoroughly examined and is guaranteed to be an original medieval artifact. The wear, construction, and form correspond to authentic rings from the stated period. A Certificate of Authenticity will be included with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290122846538,"sku":"R-M-79-B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6835874578_jxzx.jpg?v=1753255860","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-silver-ring-leontios-12th-15th-c-ce-eu-58-us-8-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}