MEDIEVAL “BLESSING” RING, 10TH-16TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 5 3/4 Aluminium both Christian symbols

both Christian symbols

mostly obscured by texture from burial

The only example of that construction we have seen

Raised and stepped oval bezel engraved with a stylized floral splay

MEDIEVAL “BLESSING” RING, 10TH-16TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 5 3/4 Aluminium both Christian symbolsBronze, size 5 3 4 for a womans small finger. Rounded face band, 3. 1mm width. Oval bezel with scalloped edge and crude radial and angled engraving and as found on rings displaying the Star of Bethlehem, and probably dating this example to the earlier centuries of the time span. Favored by travelers, particularly pilgrims, and thought to bring good fortune and ensure safety. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, P. 102 for another example. As found condition