Bronze age Bronze Spiral ring - 35 mm
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Bronze Age spiral ring in bronze, dating to 1500–600 BC, 35 mm in height, authentic original condition (Goed) and acquired in 2026 from a Dutch auction house in the Netherlands; cannot be shipped outside the EU.
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"Bronze Age Bronze Spiral Ring
Culture / Period: European Bronze Age
Date / Period: 1500–600 B.C.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 35 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 731
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This bronze spiral ring is characteristic of the personal ornaments widely produced and worn throughout Bronze Age Europe. Spiral forms are among the most recognisable designs of the period and occur in a variety of objects, including finger rings, earrings, hair rings, bracelets, and dress accessories. Their enduring popularity reflects both their practical function and their decorative appeal.
Bronze jewellery was crafted by skilled metalworkers using well-established casting and forging techniques. After casting, objects were often shaped by hammering and finished by carefully winding the metal into spirals or coils. The production of such ornaments formed part of a sophisticated metallurgical tradition that flourished across Bronze Age Europe.
Spiral ornaments were worn by men, women, and children, depending on their size and form, and served as items of personal adornment as well as indicators of identity and status. Similar examples have been recovered from settlements, burials, and hoards, demonstrating their widespread use and the extensive exchange networks through which bronze objects and raw materials circulated across Europe.
Dating from approximately 1500–600 B.C., this ring belongs to the later phases of the European Bronze Age, a period marked by highly developed metalworking traditions and long-distance trade. It forms a tangible connection to the prehistoric world, where objects of this kind accompanied their owners in everyday life and reflected the craftsmanship and artistic traditions of Bronze Age communities."
"Bronze Age Bronze Spiral Ring
Culture / Period: European Bronze Age
Date / Period: 1500–600 B.C.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 35 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 731
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This bronze spiral ring is characteristic of the personal ornaments widely produced and worn throughout Bronze Age Europe. Spiral forms are among the most recognisable designs of the period and occur in a variety of objects, including finger rings, earrings, hair rings, bracelets, and dress accessories. Their enduring popularity reflects both their practical function and their decorative appeal.
Bronze jewellery was crafted by skilled metalworkers using well-established casting and forging techniques. After casting, objects were often shaped by hammering and finished by carefully winding the metal into spirals or coils. The production of such ornaments formed part of a sophisticated metallurgical tradition that flourished across Bronze Age Europe.
Spiral ornaments were worn by men, women, and children, depending on their size and form, and served as items of personal adornment as well as indicators of identity and status. Similar examples have been recovered from settlements, burials, and hoards, demonstrating their widespread use and the extensive exchange networks through which bronze objects and raw materials circulated across Europe.
Dating from approximately 1500–600 B.C., this ring belongs to the later phases of the European Bronze Age, a period marked by highly developed metalworking traditions and long-distance trade. It forms a tangible connection to the prehistoric world, where objects of this kind accompanied their owners in everyday life and reflected the craftsmanship and artistic traditions of Bronze Age communities."
Details
Culture
Bronze age
Century/timeframe
1500 - 600 B.C.
Name of object
Spiral ring
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
