North European Spiral Bracelet

Culture: Scandinavia

Period: 1200-900 B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 6.4 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 5057

Provenance: Collection Seward Kennedy (1925-2015), London and New York, acquired in London at end of the 20th century.

Condition: One end with a small missing part, one coil slightly dented otherwise intact with beautiful patina.

Description: Bronze Age arm jewellery made of a six times spiralled bronze hoop with beautiful green patina. Inside flat, the outside with a strong middle ridge. The ends of the bracelet slightly rounded. For a similar example, which was found in Sweden, see: “Antiquities from Europe and Near East (collection of Lord McAlpine)”, Ashmolean Museum 1987, item 9.7.