Viking Era Bronze Bangle - Bronze Age
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Bronze Viking-age twisted arm bracelet with a spiralled shaft and slightly thickened ends, dating ca. 9th–11th century AD, weight 53.8 g, inner diameter 4.5 cm and outer diameter 6.0 cm, with a dark patina, provenance United Kingdom, acquired in 2026 from an auction house.
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Viking Age twisted bracelet – 9th to 11th century AD.
Bronze bracelet with a twisted shaft and slightly thickened ends. The spiral twist is evenly executed and gives the piece a clear sculptural structure, characteristic of Nordic metalwork of the Viking Age. The surface shows an attractive, age-related dark patina.
Such twisted arm rings are among the classic jewellery forms of the Viking era. They served not only as personal adornment but often also as a visible symbol of power and portable wealth.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 53.8 g
Diameter: Inner: 4.5 cm / Outer: 6.0 cm
Technique: Casting, twisting
Dating: circa 9th – 11th century AD
Origin: Northern Europe / Scandinavia
Condition: Age-appropriate excellent, with attractive patina and minimal soil deposits.
Provenance: Auction house.
Predecessor ownership:
1990 – 2026: In a British private collection from Manchester, England.
1970s – 1990: In a British private collection, England.
The bracelet will be shipped with an authenticity certificate and provenance information.
Viking Age twisted bracelet – 9th to 11th century AD.
Bronze bracelet with a twisted shaft and slightly thickened ends. The spiral twist is evenly executed and gives the piece a clear sculptural structure, characteristic of Nordic metalwork of the Viking Age. The surface shows an attractive, age-related dark patina.
Such twisted arm rings are among the classic jewellery forms of the Viking era. They served not only as personal adornment but often also as a visible symbol of power and portable wealth.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 53.8 g
Diameter: Inner: 4.5 cm / Outer: 6.0 cm
Technique: Casting, twisting
Dating: circa 9th – 11th century AD
Origin: Northern Europe / Scandinavia
Condition: Age-appropriate excellent, with attractive patina and minimal soil deposits.
Provenance: Auction house.
Predecessor ownership:
1990 – 2026: In a British private collection from Manchester, England.
1970s – 1990: In a British private collection, England.
The bracelet will be shipped with an authenticity certificate and provenance information.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Viking Era
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
9th - 11th C A.D.
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
53.8 g
Year acquired
2026
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Bronze Age
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Circumference
6 cm
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