Greek Thracian Bronze Cuff Bracelets (pr)
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Description
Northern Greece, Thrace, Late Bronze Age, ca. 700 BCE. An elegant pair of bronze wrist cuffs, both made in a matching style. The band portion is wide with raised edges and a central ridge, the cuff tapering to spiral terminals on both sides of the band opening. The spiral design of these bracelets was remarkably long-lived with the style dating back to the 13th century BCE, similar bracelets with spiral motifs have been found all over Southern Europe! This pair has a beautiful green patina and is well preserved! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 2.125" Diameter x 1" W (5.4 cm x 2.5 cm); (gap opening): 1.3" W (3.3 cm)
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping..
#172312
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping..
#172312
Condition
Chips to periphery of smaller bracelet. Surface wear on both commensurate with age. Green and blue patina on both. Light earthen deposits on larger bracelet. Not recommended for wearing.
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Greek Thracian Bronze Cuff Bracelets (pr)
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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