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Ring, Medieval, Men's, Magic, Creepy Eyes, 10th-14th Cent

Copper alloy; 4.6gm     Ring size 9

Con/ Some loss of the engravings on the bezel, otherwise, As Cast, dark brown patina with further engravings on the band. Sound and certainly wearable!

Description/ A trio of engraved lidded eyes on an oval bezel.  

Seller's Note/ So what is going on here, anyway? Is this a magic ring? Yes! Was it used for Satanic purposes for casting spells or curses? Well, most likely not. Rings such as this were usually worn for their apotropaic (protective) use against such evil charms and spells cast on the wearer. But this ring raises a few interesting questions, does it not? Were the eyes for protection against a certain  individual for protection, or was it worn to cast back the spell or curse against him? Who knows! Very cool!

Concerning medieval magic rings, accurate timing is difficult. These types of rings are called magic rings because they seem to have meaningful symbols; medieval people were superstitious and believed that things (health, crop, wealth, weather, cattle, security, salvation, protection against spirits, etc) could be effected with talismans, spells, etc., therefore it is believed that these rings were made as protective or influential talismanic items.

Rings were made to be worn, not tucked away. The longer this ring is worn the better it will look!