Code: 12289
This is a nice medieval bronze signet ring, dating to the 12th - 13th century. The round bezel is engraved with a geometric design, used to seal and authenticate letters and documents. The signet is intact with a nice dark apple-green patina from excavation.
OBJECT: Signet Ring
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: c. 12th - 13th century A.D.
MATERIAL: Bronze
RING SIZE: 9 1/4 (US) S 1/4 (UK)
SIZE: 23mm x 23mm x 3mm (bezel 14mm x 13mm x 2mm)
WEIGHT: 4.6 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a European Private Collection. Eindhoven, Netherlands.
