Ancient European Bronze Armlets, ex-Royal Athena
Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1000 BCE. A fabulous pair of matching bronze armlets in mesmerizing spiraling forms, smoothed edges with a strong midrib, and the final spiral is thicker with a wrought twist texture, making for an attractive decorative effect and curled back termini loops. Both are crafted from a single continuous bronze piece making 13 rotations, and each has a gorgeous green patina that creates a truly elegant presentation! These were created most likely to be worn and buried with their owner as a prized possession. It is unclear if armbands like these were worn for actual physical protection; however, scholars have suggested that they had a ritual/religious protective purpose, and such jewelry are some of the most famous symbols of the Bronze Age in Europe. Size: 5" L x 3" Diameter (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York, New York, USA; ex-Munich art market, 2011; ex-private Vienna, Austria collection, 1980s
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.
#171579
Condition Report: Larger armlet has sharp lower end, suggesting a small loss to the edge. Both with slight age wear showing minor losses to a few sections and stunning green patina.
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Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1000 BCE. A fabulous pair of matching bronze armlets in mesmerizing spiraling forms, smoothed edges with a strong midrib, and the final spiral is thicker with a wrought twist texture, making for an attractive decorative effect and curled back termini loops. Both are crafted from a single continuous bronze piece making 13 rotations, and each has a gorgeous green patina that creates a truly elegant presentation! These were created most likely to be worn and buried with their owner as a prized possession. It is unclear if armbands like these were worn for actual physical protection; however, scholars have suggested that they had a ritual/religious protective purpose, and such jewelry are some of the most famous symbols of the Bronze Age in Europe. Size: 5" L x 3" Diameter (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York, New York, USA; ex-Munich art market, 2011; ex-private Vienna, Austria collection, 1980s
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.
#171579
Condition Report: Larger armlet has sharp lower end, suggesting a small loss to the edge. Both with slight age wear showing minor losses to a few sections and stunning green patina.
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