{"product_id":"post-medieval-ring-peregrinus-17th-18th-c-ad-eu-61-us-9-75","title":"Post-Medieval Ring 'Peregrinus' (17th-18th c. AD) EU 61\/US 9.75","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eA cast brass devotional ring with a slightly raised rectangular bezel framed by a scalloped border. The central recessed panel preserves traces of blue enamel along the edges, indicating that the bezel was originally enriched with coloured infill. On both sides of the panel appear Latin crosses in low relief, each retaining small remnants of blue enamel highlighting the upper arms. Beneath the crosses are small shield shaped panels engraved with simple geometric devices. The ring is cast in one piece with shoulders that taper into a relatively narrow band, and the surface retains a dark patina with areas of wear revealing the underlying alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eMaterial: Brass or alloy with traces of blue enamel\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eDate: Post Medieval, 17th–18th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eRing Size: EU 61 \/ US 9.75\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eProvenance: Belgian private collection, acquired before 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-171-B\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eCondition: Good, with dark patina and partial survival of blue enamel, surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1835\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eDuring the 17th and 18th centuries, devotional rings formed an important category of personal religious jewellery across Europe. Many were produced in brass or latten and decorated with enamel to highlight Christian symbols such as the Latin cross. These rings were worn by a wide range of people as expressions of faith and as objects believed to offer spiritual protection. Some examples may also relate to pilgrimage culture or personal vows, serving as everyday reminders of religious identity and devotion in early modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61285453889866,"sku":"R-171-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0056.jpg?v=1772905400","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/post-medieval-ring-peregrinus-17th-18th-c-ad-eu-61-us-9-75","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}