{"product_id":"early-medieval-silver-ring-with-grid-pattern-bezel-alaric-6th-10th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8-5","title":"Medieval Silver Ring 'Alaric' (6th-10th c. AD) EU 57\/US 8.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eA solid early medieval silver ring featuring a rectangular bezel engraved with a shallow grid-pattern motif, flanked by simple triangular geometric marks on the shoulders. The broad band tapering toward the back and the one-piece cast construction are characteristic of early medieval provincial craftsmanship. This decorative grid style appears widely across Merovingian, Anglo-Saxon, and early Carolingian contexts and likely served both ornamental and protective purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eDate: Early Medieval, 6th–10th Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection, pre-2000\u003cbr data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-117-S\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition: Very good early medieval condition with natural patina and age-consistent wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eThis ring has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003ecarefully cleaned and lightly restored\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring it is stable and comfortable to wear while retaining its full historical character. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eGrid-engraved silver rings were common across early medieval Europe, appearing from Merovingian and Anglo-Saxon settlements to Carolingian-era workshops. Their shallow geometric engraving, combined with simple tapered bands, reflects the utilitarian yet symbolically charged jewelry style of AD 500–1000. Such patterns were often interpreted as protective or identity-marking motifs within early medieval communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383969046858,"sku":"R-117-S","price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8935.jpg?v=1763575442","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/early-medieval-silver-ring-with-grid-pattern-bezel-alaric-6th-10th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}