Large Central European Bronze Coiled Bracelet

**Originally Listed At $1200**

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: private Houston, Texas, USA collection

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#132842
Condition Report: Intact, with excellent remaining details. Dark, slightly mottled green patina.