Pair of Dong Son Bronze Child's Bracelets

**First Time At Auction**

Ancient Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. An exquisite pair of ornately decorated bronze child's bracelets likely used in ceremonial dance rituals as they also acted as bells. Each bracelet has a lateral opening and is hollow-molded to accept miniature rattle balls which create a bright sound when jostled. The miniature balls and openings are still intact with each bracelet, which is rare to find with artifacts of this age. Each bracelet has a deep green patina decorated with minimal, linear patterns. Size of each: 3.5" Diameter (8.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York

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Condition Report: Fully intact, with signs of aging and oxidation. Miniature balls are still enclosed within each bracelet, and the bracelets are in overall good condition.