Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Bronze Age, high quality solid bronze spiral bracelet with a wonderful shape and patina. The bracelet is formed from a thick, flat band coiled into a single turn with overlapping ends which are tapering slightly towards the terminals. -> Bracelets of this type are typical of the Late Bronze to Early Iron Age and were worn both as personal adornment and as symbols of wealth or status, often exchanged as gifts or used in trade. Outside diameter: ± 59,3 mm Very good and solid condition with very appealing smooth olive-green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality. Spiral motifs appear in ancient carvings and painted rock art dating back thousands of years The infinite, twisting spiral was a favourite of the ancient Greeks and Celts and has continued to influence artists, thinkers and designers for millennia. It is thought to represent growth, expansion, cosmic energy and a symbol of the sun, and it has been suggested to be linked to birth or rebirth. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewellery, clothing, weapons and buildings. Throughout history, the spiral has been a highly valued design in Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Viking art, and continues to be appreciated to this day.