Viking Era Bronze set of 2 twisted bracelets (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Date: c. 9th–11th century
Culture: Viking Age
Material: Bronze
Technique: Forged and twisted/plaited bronze strands
Dimensions: 62 x 53 x 9 mm - 60 x 45 x 7 mm
Condition: Good archaeological condition, with stable patina. The terminals of one piece are missing.
A well-preserved open-ended bracelet fashioned from multiple bronze strands twisted together into a plaited design. The piece has developed a rich green and blue-green patina from centuries of burial. This style of armring was widely used in the Viking world, serving both as a personal ornament and as a form of portable wealth, often found in hoards and trade caches from Scandinavia to the Black Sea.
Historical note: Twisted bronze bracelets were a hallmark of Viking metalwork, valued both for their craftsmanship and as a tradable commodity. Examples are recorded from hoards across Northern Europe and along the Varangian trade routes into Eastern Europe and Byzantium.
Date: c. 9th–11th century
Culture: Viking Age
Material: Bronze
Technique: Forged and twisted/plaited bronze strands
Dimensions: 62 x 53 x 9 mm - 60 x 45 x 7 mm
Condition: Good archaeological condition, with stable patina. The terminals of one piece are missing.
A well-preserved open-ended bracelet fashioned from multiple bronze strands twisted together into a plaited design. The piece has developed a rich green and blue-green patina from centuries of burial. This style of armring was widely used in the Viking world, serving both as a personal ornament and as a form of portable wealth, often found in hoards and trade caches from Scandinavia to the Black Sea.
Historical note: Twisted bronze bracelets were a hallmark of Viking metalwork, valued both for their craftsmanship and as a tradable commodity. Examples are recorded from hoards across Northern Europe and along the Varangian trade routes into Eastern Europe and Byzantium.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/ Timeframe
9th–11th century
Name of object
set of 2 twisted bracelets
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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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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.
