Central European Bronze Coiled Bracelet
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Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 12th to 8th century BCE. Made from a single flattened bronze wire, this is a large, beautiful bracelet composed of densely coiled spirals. These spirals are decorated with incised lines. The terminals of the bracelet are gently clamped and flattened, giving them the zoomorphic appearance of raised serpent heads. Bracelets of this style are found from the Baltic to the Black Sea, and seem to have originated in the fertile valleys that drain the Carpathians. They are often found in graves and hoards with swords and lugged axes. This example is one of the finest we have seen, beautifully preserved and detailed. Size: 4.25" W x 6" H (10.8 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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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.
#132842
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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.
#132842
Condition
Intact, with excellent remaining details. Dark, slightly mottled green patina.
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Central European Bronze Coiled Bracelet
Estimate $600 - $900
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