Lot of 5 Ancient Dong Son Bronze Bracelets

Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. A group of five cast bronze bracelets, each of a unique form. First, a bracelet with a braided motif; second, a wide cuff with a ribbed texture and borders at its top and bottom; third, a thick, hollow cuff, also with a cast ribbed texture; fourth, a tapering one that is thick at its center before narrowing to disc-like terminals; finally, another wide cuff with a ribbed texture and eight bells studded at regular intervals on its sides. The Dong Son (or Dongson, or Ðông Son) culture thrived in northern Vietnam, and its burials, rich in bronze goods, demonstrate a high level of wealth relative to neighboring areas. Bracelets like these would have adorned the elite deceased in their journey to the afterlife. Size of largest (bells): 3.75" W x 1.95" H (9.5 cm x 5 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex New England, USA collection, 2000s

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Condition Report: The bracelet with bells has been repaired from multiple pieces. The thick one has a small loss on its interior. The others are all intact with light wear commensurate with age. All have nice deposits and a pretty turquoise patina.