EARLY MEDIEVAL BRONZE RING WITH FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST MOTIF

Ca. 600-800 AD
A bronze finger ring featuring a unique decoration of five concentric circles arranged in a cruciform pattern. Each of the five circles is placed at an equal distance from the next one, creating a balanced and symmetrical look. This motif represents the five wounds of Jesus Christ and is meant to remind the Christian wearer of how Christ suffered and the ultimate sacrifice he made for humanity.
Size: D: 17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; 5.8g
Provenance: Private London collector, acquired on the Austrian Art market, formerly in an old USA collection formed since the 1970s.
Estimate: GBP 150 - 300