{"product_id":"medieval-silver-ring-with-tear-shaped-bezel-eadric-9th-12th-c-ad-eu-49-us-5","title":"Medieval Silver Ring 'Eadric' (9th-12th c. AD) EU 49\/US 5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eA medieval silver ring featuring a distinctive tear-shaped bezel engraved with a worn linear personal mark, likely a simple monogram or owner’s symbol. The broad shoulders and hammered, slightly ovalised hoop align with common European craftsmanship between the 9th and 12th centuries. Its form and engraving reflect the modest, functional jewellery worn by everyday individuals in early medieval communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eDate: Medieval, 9th–12th Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eRing Size: EU 49 \/ US 5\u003cbr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eProvenance: Private European collection, pre-2000\u003cbr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-119-S\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition: Very good ancient condition with natural medieval wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eThis ring has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"\u003egently cleaned and lightly restored\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure stability and comfortable wear while preserving its authentic early medieval character. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eTear-shaped or heart-shaped bezels with simple engraved marks were widely worn across medieval Europe, appearing in Norman, late Viking, and central European traditions. These shallow linear motifs functioned as personal identifiers or protective signs rather than formal seals, reflecting everyday life and craftsmanship from the 9th to 12th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384314716490,"sku":"R-119-S","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8917.jpg?v=1763579077","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/medieval-silver-ring-with-tear-shaped-bezel-eadric-9th-12th-c-ad-eu-49-us-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}