Medieval -Silver ring with a green glass cabochon and a...

Medieval ring with oval-shaped bezel, abundantly decorated in relief, featuring a central cabochon of translucent green-toned crystal. The cabochon is surrounded by a metal rim and flanked by an elaborate symmetric ornamentation based on stylized vegetal motifs. The relief decoration and the symmetric arrangement of the side elements give the ring a characteristic look of medieval goldsmithing. A small-format piece of medieval jewelry, with particularly striking decoration on the bezel. Material: Silver Era: Medieval Interior diameter: approx. 18 mm Weight: 1.21 g Condition: Good state of preservation, with natural patina and signs of use typical of its age. This item does not require an export license within the EU No shipments outside the EU. Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna at the Art and Antiquities fair. IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods. I suggest keeping a copy of the auction, which will serve as a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. When bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid. The supplier guarantees that they acquired this item legally. Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance. 1542/NAM

Estimate:$224.04

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