Spiral Pendant of the Type Pucov with a Pin

Culture: Middle Europe

Period: 1000-900 B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 13.5 cm (spiral height); 16.1 cm (needle length)

Price: Sold

Ref: 5130

Provenance: Collection A., Vienna, acquired 1970-1980.

Condition: Intact

Description: Large spiral of the rare type Pucov made from a round bronze wire. The wire runs from the spiral into a circular loop and then in a small, flat spiral disk. Both spirals hanging on a bronze needle with a cross-shaped head, which is threaded through the loop. Spirals mounted in this way were possibly worn as pendants, maybe as a breast ornament. Rare. Mounted.