Silver - Bracelet - Egyptian bracelet
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Antique Egyptian silver bracelet dating to the 19th Dynasty (c. 1279–1212 BC), weighing 51 g, with a two-part hinged form and granular decoration featuring a double-headed duck.
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Ancient silver bracelet, Egypt, early 20th century.
Ancient ring bracelet with a 'toggle' clasp with the original pin. The piece reproduces and elaborates the design of the famous Ramesses I bracelet pair, in which a two-headed goose is depicted, now housed in Cairo Museum. Each bracelet is made of gold and consists of two parts, joined by a hinge. The decoration is achieved through granulation and is based on geometric motifs. In the upper part there is a representation of a duck (or goose) with a double head and the neck turned backward, whose body is formed by a fragment of lapis lazuli; the tail also has a geometric granulated decoration; in the lower part there are seventeen parallel smooth or striped bars joined by a sheet of gold, beside the clasp the cartouches of Ramesses I are punched in relief. This suggests that the bracelets were a gift from the sovereign to the cat goddess Bastet. The precious pieces date to the 19th Dynasty (1279–1212 BC) and most likely come from Bubastis (Bubasti).
This bracelet, in thick silver sheet, carved and finely decorated, thus depicts a duck or goose with the head curiously turned backward. Like the model that inspires it, it is divided into two semicircular hinged parts with a concealed closure by a silver pin. Excellent condition of this precious and refined ancient piece which preserves all its original patina.
Unique Piece ready to wear,
DIMENSIONS
Bracelet measurements: externally 7 cm x 6.3 cm;
internal circumference about 6 x 6 cm. Upper band maximum width 3.8 cm; lower band width 1.8 cm.
Weight 51 g.
Ancient silver bracelet, Egypt, early 20th century.
Ancient ring bracelet with a 'toggle' clasp with the original pin. The piece reproduces and elaborates the design of the famous Ramesses I bracelet pair, in which a two-headed goose is depicted, now housed in Cairo Museum. Each bracelet is made of gold and consists of two parts, joined by a hinge. The decoration is achieved through granulation and is based on geometric motifs. In the upper part there is a representation of a duck (or goose) with a double head and the neck turned backward, whose body is formed by a fragment of lapis lazuli; the tail also has a geometric granulated decoration; in the lower part there are seventeen parallel smooth or striped bars joined by a sheet of gold, beside the clasp the cartouches of Ramesses I are punched in relief. This suggests that the bracelets were a gift from the sovereign to the cat goddess Bastet. The precious pieces date to the 19th Dynasty (1279–1212 BC) and most likely come from Bubastis (Bubasti).
This bracelet, in thick silver sheet, carved and finely decorated, thus depicts a duck or goose with the head curiously turned backward. Like the model that inspires it, it is divided into two semicircular hinged parts with a concealed closure by a silver pin. Excellent condition of this precious and refined ancient piece which preserves all its original patina.
Unique Piece ready to wear,
DIMENSIONS
Bracelet measurements: externally 7 cm x 6.3 cm;
internal circumference about 6 x 6 cm. Upper band maximum width 3.8 cm; lower band width 1.8 cm.
Weight 51 g.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
51 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
Egypt
Title additional information
Egyptian bracelet
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