Late Bronze Age, Koban Bronze Bracelet - 58 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 500 - € 650
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Description from the seller
Superb bronze bracelet consisting of a ribbon forming a flat semicircle inward and endowed with three strong ridges on the external face, in the middle, and on the two edges. It tightens at its ends and ends by curling into a spiral around itself twice.
Magnificent green patina and rich in colors (cuprite), superb specimen!
- Late Bronze Age / early Iron Age, Koban Culture, North Ossetia.
- Dimension: 58 x 44 x 27 mm
- Dating: 1100 - 400 B.C.
- Provenance: Private French collection.
- Literature: Before the Scythians, Prehistory of Art in the USSR, Pg. 172, Fig. 161
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent patina, intact!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secured and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries located outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Superb bronze bracelet consisting of a ribbon forming a flat semicircle inward and endowed with three strong ridges on the external face, in the middle, and on the two edges. It tightens at its ends and ends by curling into a spiral around itself twice.
Magnificent green patina and rich in colors (cuprite), superb specimen!
- Late Bronze Age / early Iron Age, Koban Culture, North Ossetia.
- Dimension: 58 x 44 x 27 mm
- Dating: 1100 - 400 B.C.
- Provenance: Private French collection.
- Literature: Before the Scythians, Prehistory of Art in the USSR, Pg. 172, Fig. 161
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent patina, intact!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secured and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries located outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Late Bronze Age, Koban
Century/timeframe
1100 - 400 BC
Name of object
Bracelet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
58 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
44 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
27 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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.
