12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire; on the male section, above the two joining pegs, an addorsed pair of waterfowl with voided eyes and apertures to the rear. 31 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). Property of a lady, acquired by the owner's grandfather, Judge Hasan Tahsin-Sinan Berki, circa 1920; thence by descent. Supplied with positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.

Fine condition, professionally cleaned and restored. Extremely rare.