**Originally Listed At $7000**

Ancient Central Europe, Austria/Germany, probably Hallstatt culture, ca. 8th to 7th century BCE. A striking bracelet comprised of hammered 75% gold (equivalent to 18K) sheet, the oval face of which is impressed with a border of repeated lashed apotropaic eye motifs that surround a central singular eye. A pair of slender bands extending from the face forms the wrist cuff. One of the bands is attractively crimped to create a wavy profile and features impressed circular motifs to further adorn it. A stunning piece of wearable art from the early Iron Age with apotropaic eyes designed to protect the wearer and ward off evil. Gold quality: 75%, equivalent to 18K. Size: oval face measures 2.125" L x 2.75" W (5.4 cm x 7 cm); opening measures 2.5" W (6.4 cm); wrist bands measure about 1.5" L (3.8 cm) each; weight: 18.8 grams

Provenance: private Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired from Royal Athena Gallery October 25, 2008; acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Munich in 2007; ex-German collection

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#130572

Minor bending and some areas of green and russet patina. Otherwise excellent.