Bronze Age Bronze Sun Amulet - 53 mm (No reserve price)

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Bronze Age sun amulet pendant from Europe, an openwork circular design with a central hub and four radiating spokes, dating to circa 600 BC, made of bronze with a green patina, measuring 53 mm high by 40 mm wide, in good condition with minor losses and an intact suspension loop.

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Material: Bronze
Date: ca. 600 BC – Bronze Age
Origin: Europe
Dimensions: Height 53 mm; Width 40 mm
Condition: Good condition for age, with stable patina, surface encrustation, and minor losses consistent with age. Suspension loop intact.

A fine Bronze Age openwork bronze pendant, featuring a circular design with a central hub and four radiating spokes — forming a symbolic wheel or solar motif.

The piece displays a beautiful natural green patina formed over the centuries, with surface texture consistent with ancient burial conditions.


Material: Bronze
Date: ca. 600 BC – Bronze Age
Origin: Europe
Dimensions: Height 53 mm; Width 40 mm
Condition: Good condition for age, with stable patina, surface encrustation, and minor losses consistent with age. Suspension loop intact.

A fine Bronze Age openwork bronze pendant, featuring a circular design with a central hub and four radiating spokes — forming a symbolic wheel or solar motif.

The piece displays a beautiful natural green patina formed over the centuries, with surface texture consistent with ancient burial conditions.


Details

Culture
Bronze Age
Century/ Timeframe
Ca. 600 BC
Name of object
Sun Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
53 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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