{"product_id":"medieval-silver-signet-ring-vasilisa-14th-16th-c-ce-eu-62-us-10","title":"Medieval Silver Signet Ring 'Vasilisa' (14th-16th c. CE) EU 62\/US 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval silver signet ring, named 'Vasilisa,' emerges from the late medieval sphere, its octagonal bezel engraved with a radiant eight-pointed compass-rose. Applied shoulder granulation and fine horizontal hoop ribbing reveal the hand of a practiced silversmith working in a tradition that bridged steppe and Slavic aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Medieval to Early Modern, 14th–16th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver \/ billon (silver-copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 62 \/ US 10\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved in original condition with natural silver sulfide tarnish and cuprite breakthrough at high-wear points, confirming its billon composition and centuries of burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-201-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal-bezel signet rings of this type were widely produced across the Central and Eastern European sphere between the 14th and 16th centuries, spanning the transition from the Golden-horde to the Moscow-period. The radiating star or compass-rose motif, composed of hatched triangular segments, served both as a protective emblem and as a personal mark—an antique ring with engraved iconography rooted in a visual vocabulary shared between steppe, Slavic, and Baltic-Finnish cultures. Applied granulation on the shoulders, a hallmark of medieval Eastern European silverwork, signals status above the common bronze signets of the same era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Vasilisa' is a rare example of wearable medieval jewelry from a tradition seldom encountered on the Western market—a historical ring with documented provenance, silver-toned surface, and a geometric motif as compelling today as it was six centuries ago. For the collector seeking a piece with presence, weight, and a story, it is a quiet but unmistakable find.\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":61686487220554,"sku":"R-201-S","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0662.jpg?v=1776884343","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-silver-signet-ring-vasilisa-14th-16th-c-ce-eu-62-us-10","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}