Description:

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A stunning brass bracelet of torque form comprised of a flattened band with abstract - almost zoomorphic - finials, all enveloped in a rich green and azurite patina. A raised band travels laterally down the center of the adornment, embellished by 2 lines of incised dashes on either side. Horizontal striations line each finial, capped by 2 raised rectangles, reminiscent of animal ears. The azurite patina indicates a higher concentration of copper in the brass alloy. A wonderful wearable piece of history with a brilliant patina evocative of the ancient world! Size of exterior: 2.7" L x 2.3" W (6.9 cm x 5.8 cm); interior of opening: 2.5" L x 2.1" W (6.4 cm x 5.3 cm); width of band 0.7" W (1.8 cm); 2.9" H (7.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Lindenhurst, Illinois, USA collection, acquired on January 30, 2014; ex-Artemission, London, England; ex-private East European collection

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#177551

  • Condition: Some expected softening of incised detail and light bending to form. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable with nice preservation of decoration and rich green and blue patina.

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