A group of four small Late Bronze Age buttons cast from bronze. Each button features an unadorned hemispherical dome. A bar is applied to the reverse used for attachment. In two buttons, the bar at the back is flush with the frame. The other two feature a curved convex bar. There is earthly encrustation and tarnishing to the buttons. The largest button has a surface crack in its side. The Bronze Age, as its name suggests, is a historical period characterised by an extensive use of bronze. The beginning of the Bronze Age differed from region to region and culture to culture, as it was heavily dependent on the discovery of tin mining, smelting, and its combination with hot copper. The result was a hardier and more durable metal, allowing Bronze Age civilisations to transition away from stone tools to metal tools. However, tin was not abundantly available, possibly limiting the use of bronze to the upper classes. Many bronze pieces have been found alongside gold items in the wealthiest burials of warriors and princes from the period. Measurements: (circa) Diameter 1.2cm - 1.5cm Provenance: Ex JL private collection, Surrey, UK N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**