3 Hallstatt Bronze Spiral Torcs
Ancient Central Europe, Germany and Austria, Danube River Basin, Hallstatt culture, ca. 8th to 6th century BCE. A fine set of 3 bronze wire torcs (also torqs) that would be worn as ancient status symbols. Two of the torcs feature densely spiraling bodies while the third bears looser spirals. Two torcs have hammered terminal strips that are folded around to form attachment loops, and another features minimalist, flattened terminals. All 3 accessories are enveloped in thick layers of green and brown patina that create an intriguing presentation. Size of largest: 5.5" W x 5.125" H (14 cm x 13 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
#152943
Condition Report: Losses to portions of terminals of one torc as shown. All pieces have slight bending to overall forms and light encrustations. Great patina throughout. Not recommended for wear due to age, fragility, and coarseness of patina and encrustations.
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Ancient Central Europe, Germany and Austria, Danube River Basin, Hallstatt culture, ca. 8th to 6th century BCE. A fine set of 3 bronze wire torcs (also torqs) that would be worn as ancient status symbols. Two of the torcs feature densely spiraling bodies while the third bears looser spirals. Two torcs have hammered terminal strips that are folded around to form attachment loops, and another features minimalist, flattened terminals. All 3 accessories are enveloped in thick layers of green and brown patina that create an intriguing presentation. Size of largest: 5.5" W x 5.125" H (14 cm x 13 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
#152943
Condition Report: Losses to portions of terminals of one torc as shown. All pieces have slight bending to overall forms and light encrustations. Great patina throughout. Not recommended for wear due to age, fragility, and coarseness of patina and encrustations.
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