Solid bronze bangle with regular articulation through relief decorative elements. Material: Bronze Date: approx. 12th–7th century BC Dimensions: Outer diameter 6.7 cm and weight 45.25 g Condition: Very good condition The bangle is made of solid bronze with a dark green patina. The round band is divided by applied, ring-shaped relief decorative elements with a central indentation, dividing the piece of jewelry into equal segments. Comparable types are known from Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age contexts in the Luristan region (western Iran) and neighboring cultural areas, particularly Anatolia and the Transcaucasus. The ring may have been part of the costume of a high-ranking individual and served not only as jewelry, but also as a representation of status and possibly ritual affiliation. Provenance: From the private collection of K. H. S. from Bavaria, acquired before 1990. Acquired on the German art market. Please notice: Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country. There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included. We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge. The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days. Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity. Protection of cultural property: All artifacts offered by us come from private old collections or were acquired at art auctions.