MEDIEVAL MYSTIC RING, 12th-14th CENTURY, SIZE 11 3/4 bidsquare This is a blatant affirmation

This is a blatant affirmation of Catholic doctrine in the face of new interpretations introduced by Luther in 1517

2mm rounded face band with broad heart shaped shoulders and circular bezel with a quatrefoil on four cardinal marks

The surface with hob nail embellishment overall

8mm band flaring to the stipple decorated shoulders

9mm slightly rounded face band with stepped expanded shoulders

MEDIEVAL MYSTIC RING, 12th-14th CENTURY, SIZE 11 3/4 bidsquare This is a blatant affirmationGilt bronze with 2. 4mm low rounded face band. Slightly flared shoulders and banded edge bezel with a six point star (hexagram) on lined field. The form of the decoration accords with more common Christian rings of the period, representing the Star of Bethlehem. However, at the time, the Star of Bethlehem was depicted with four points. This is an effort to superficially emulate the Christian symbol using a six point variation. It demonstrates the