No. 99917224

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Near East Bronze Bracelet - 10 cm
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Near East Bronze Bracelet - 10 cm

Lot of 2 bracelets with incised decoration (9th-6th centuries BC). Bronze. Diameter: 10 to 11.5 cm. Near East. The bronzes from this region are one of the most impressive aspects of the Persian Empire. Their craftsmanship and variety, as well as the excellent condition in which they have arrived, have made them one of the archaeological evidences of this culture. The typologies are very varied, including weapons, tools, horse fittings, etc. Since they were a transhumant people, the pieces are not very heavy. Massive bronze bracelets with incised geometric decorations originate from the Near East and date from the 9th to 6th centuries BC, during the Iron Age. Their diameter ranges from 10 to 11.5 cm. These remarkable bracelets are formed from thick bronze rods and feature linear and curved incised decorations. A rich patina has developed over the material. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an English art gallery. The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.

No. 99917224

No longer available
Near East Bronze Bracelet - 10 cm

Near East Bronze Bracelet - 10 cm

Lot of 2 bracelets with incised decoration (9th-6th centuries BC). Bronze. Diameter: 10 to 11.5 cm. Near East.

The bronzes from this region are one of the most impressive aspects of the Persian Empire. Their craftsmanship and variety, as well as the excellent condition in which they have arrived, have made them one of the archaeological evidences of this culture. The typologies are very varied, including weapons, tools, horse fittings, etc. Since they were a transhumant people, the pieces are not very heavy.

Massive bronze bracelets with incised geometric decorations originate from the Near East and date from the 9th to 6th centuries BC, during the Iron Age. Their diameter ranges from 10 to 11.5 cm. These remarkable bracelets are formed from thick bronze rods and feature linear and curved incised decorations. A rich patina has developed over the material.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an English art gallery.

The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.

Bidding closed
Ruth Garrido Vila
Expert
Estimate  € 650 - € 750

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