Bactrian Heavy Bronze Gokhru Bracelet with Spikes (No reserve price)
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This very good, original Bactrian bronze Gokhru bracelet with conical spikes and engraved geometric decoration dates to circa the second millennium AD and measures 9 × 7.5 × 2.5 cm.
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Heavy Bactrian Gokhru Bronze Bracelet with Spikes from Kohistan
circa second millennium A.D.
A heavy bronze penannular bracelet with a substantial curved body terminating in enlarged, rounded ends. The exterior is decorated with a series of prominent conical spikes with rounded tips. Engraved geometric ornament, including diagonal hatching, chevrons and bands of parallel lines, extends between the projections and across the shoulders. The terminals are broad and faceted, with additional incised decoration.
Bactria was an ancient region of Central Asia, situated between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Amu Darya River, principally in present-day northern Afghanistan and parts of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Its fertile river valleys supported prosperous agricultural communities, and its position on routes connecting Iran, India and the Central Asian steppes made it an important centre of trade and cultural exchange. During the Bronze Age, Bactria and neighbouring Margiana developed a sophisticated civilisation, recognised for its elaborate metalwork, carved stone vessels, seals and distinctive jewellery. The region subsequently became part of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, was conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC and later formed the heart of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.
Size: 9cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Heavy Bactrian Gokhru Bronze Bracelet with Spikes from Kohistan
circa second millennium A.D.
A heavy bronze penannular bracelet with a substantial curved body terminating in enlarged, rounded ends. The exterior is decorated with a series of prominent conical spikes with rounded tips. Engraved geometric ornament, including diagonal hatching, chevrons and bands of parallel lines, extends between the projections and across the shoulders. The terminals are broad and faceted, with additional incised decoration.
Bactria was an ancient region of Central Asia, situated between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Amu Darya River, principally in present-day northern Afghanistan and parts of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Its fertile river valleys supported prosperous agricultural communities, and its position on routes connecting Iran, India and the Central Asian steppes made it an important centre of trade and cultural exchange. During the Bronze Age, Bactria and neighbouring Margiana developed a sophisticated civilisation, recognised for its elaborate metalwork, carved stone vessels, seals and distinctive jewellery. The region subsequently became part of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, was conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC and later formed the heart of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.
Size: 9cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
circa second millennium A.D.
Name of object
Heavy Bronze Gokhru Bracelet with Spikes
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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