Etruscan Braided bangle | European Iron Age
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Etruscan braided bronze bangle from the 8th–5th century BC, outer diameter 7.7 cm, inner diameter 6.8 cm, weight 16.2 g, in very good condition; provenance from a private collection in Bavaria and sale on the German art market with export licence required for EU shipments.
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Bangle with a braided structure made of several strands, common in Italian culture during the early Iron Age.
Material: bronze
Date: 8th–5th century BC
Dimensions: outer diameter 7.7 cm, inner diameter 6.8 cm, weight 16.2 g
Condition: very good
Bangle made of several carefully twisted bronze wires, the strands of which are joined together to form a uniform, braided structure. The bangle closes in an area with tightly fitting, spirally wound wire coils that stabilise the end junction. The surface has a greenish-brown patina throughout, which is characteristic of early Iron Age archaeological finds. There are few signs of wear and tear, which do not affect the structure.
Braided bracelets were widespread in the Italian cultural area during the early Iron Age. They are particularly common in Etruscan grave finds, but are also well documented in neighbouring regions of central Italy. The pieces were part of traditional costume and were used in everyday life as well as in ritual or funerary contexts. Their elaborate manufacturing technique – the uniform twisting of individual wires into a stable hoop structure – points to specialised metalworkers and a sophisticated jewellery culture within Etruscan-Italian societies.
Provenance: From the private collection of K. H. S. from Bavaria, acquired before 1990. Acquired on the German art market.
Please notice:
Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country.
There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included.
We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge.
The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days.
Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Protection of cultural property: All artefacts offered by us come from private old collections or were acquired at art auctions.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years we have been collecting artefacts from the ancient advanced cultures of the Mediterranean region as well as cultures from the Asian and American continents. Collecting ancient art from the great peoples is more than a pastime, it's a piece of history you can touch. All artefacts from our collection were brought together with a good conscience and with a lot of effort and joy and exchanged or bought in collector circles. If an interesting collection is for sale, we may also buy up old collections.
For decades, the focus of our collection has been on antique jewelery beads. Studying old and new literature gives great insights into the early cultures of our earth. We would be happy to help you build a collection with our expertise and experience. The authenticity is guaranteed on all artefacts offered. Enjoy browsing our collection!
Translated by Google TranslateBangle with a braided structure made of several strands, common in Italian culture during the early Iron Age.
Material: bronze
Date: 8th–5th century BC
Dimensions: outer diameter 7.7 cm, inner diameter 6.8 cm, weight 16.2 g
Condition: very good
Bangle made of several carefully twisted bronze wires, the strands of which are joined together to form a uniform, braided structure. The bangle closes in an area with tightly fitting, spirally wound wire coils that stabilise the end junction. The surface has a greenish-brown patina throughout, which is characteristic of early Iron Age archaeological finds. There are few signs of wear and tear, which do not affect the structure.
Braided bracelets were widespread in the Italian cultural area during the early Iron Age. They are particularly common in Etruscan grave finds, but are also well documented in neighbouring regions of central Italy. The pieces were part of traditional costume and were used in everyday life as well as in ritual or funerary contexts. Their elaborate manufacturing technique – the uniform twisting of individual wires into a stable hoop structure – points to specialised metalworkers and a sophisticated jewellery culture within Etruscan-Italian societies.
Provenance: From the private collection of K. H. S. from Bavaria, acquired before 1990. Acquired on the German art market.
Please notice:
Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country.
There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included.
We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge.
The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days.
Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Protection of cultural property: All artefacts offered by us come from private old collections or were acquired at art auctions.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years we have been collecting artefacts from the ancient advanced cultures of the Mediterranean region as well as cultures from the Asian and American continents. Collecting ancient art from the great peoples is more than a pastime, it's a piece of history you can touch. All artefacts from our collection were brought together with a good conscience and with a lot of effort and joy and exchanged or bought in collector circles. If an interesting collection is for sale, we may also buy up old collections.
For decades, the focus of our collection has been on antique jewelery beads. Studying old and new literature gives great insights into the early cultures of our earth. We would be happy to help you build a collection with our expertise and experience. The authenticity is guaranteed on all artefacts offered. Enjoy browsing our collection!
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Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
8th–5th century BC
Name of object
Braided bangle | European Iron Age
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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Yes
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Alte Hochkulturen
- Repräsentant:
- Simon Breunig
- Adresse:
- Adam-Zoeller-Strasse 5
63906 Erlenbach am Main
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +4915112408130
- Email:
- jaegerundsammler1@gmx.de
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE325071353
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