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Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Ancient Art / Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze Seal Ring (No reserve price)
Early Medieval Bronze Seal Ring – 6th to 10th Century AD A well-preserved Early Medieval bronze seal ring dating to the 6th to 10th Century AD. The ring features a circular bezel engraved with a carefully executed geometric motif formed by intersecting linear elements arranged around a central axis. These abstract symbols were widely employed during the Early Medieval period as personal marks of identity, ownership, or symbolic devices, replacing the figurative iconography more typical of the Roman era. The robust cast construction, simple circular bezel and engraved geometric decoration are characteristic of Germanic metalwork from the early medieval centuries. Rings of this type served both as personal ornaments and functional seal rings, capable of impressing their distinctive design into wax or soft clay. The piece retains an attractive archaeological patina and clear engraved details, reflecting its long burial while preserving its original appearance. Material: Bronze Culture: Early Medieval European (Germanic) Date: 6th to 10th Century AD Dimensions: 1.8 × 1.9 cm Weight: 3.20 g Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled in the 1970s. All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Estimate:$238.15
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