MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 8 3/4 01/09/2024 with its diminutive and precisely

with its diminutive and precisely made key

It was believed that the evil eye or evil glance could cause misfortune and that it was necessary to employ protection in the form of an amulet or ring which could repel the evil

Bezel and shoulders decorated with niello inlay in abstracted forms

All the decoration uniform and crisp

Rectangular bezel with pairs of angled nubs air spurs top and bottom

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 8 3/4 01/09/2024 with its diminutive and preciselyIconic type popular in Northern Europe in the 15th 17th century. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 30. Gilt bronze, a little over size 8 3 4 with 3. 2mm slightly rounded face band with expanded shoulders. Circular bezel with a floral quatrefoil superimposed on a saltire. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.