Royal Signet Ring of Lalibela (CAT. 002, 12th Century)


Used for royal decrees during the reign of King Lalibela, uniting throne and altar.
Authority sealed in gold — law impressed as scripture.

Used for royal decrees during King Lalibela’s reign, bridging the secular and the sacred.

No.
CAT. 002

Material
18K Yellow Gold w. Traces of Silver Alloy.

Titile
Royal Signet Ring of Lalibela

Year
12th Century

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