Choice Greek Silver Torque Bracelet - Twin Rams
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Ancient Greece, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. An ancient Greek torque bracelet - torque meaning that it is open ended in the front - with decorative ram head terminals on either side of the opening and an overall attractive sinous form. While some scholars believe torque jewelry was a sign of elite status or nobility, others have presented the theory that such jewelry was awarded to warriors as rewards for their participation in battle. A beautiful ancient bracelet of an ancient Greek double-headed ram design. Size: 9" L with interior that measures 2.75" W x 1.75" H (22.9 cm x 7 cm x 4.4 cm)
The oldest torque jewelery examples were in fact excavated in classical Greek burial tombs. Celtic torques are also usually discovered in tombs.
Provenance: Ex - private New Jersey collection formed between 1960 and 1985
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The oldest torque jewelery examples were in fact excavated in classical Greek burial tombs. Celtic torques are also usually discovered in tombs.
Provenance: Ex - private New Jersey collection formed between 1960 and 1985
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#112525
Condition
Intact and near choice. The curved section is not a flaw but was done so that the bracelet would stay in place and not rotate
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Choice Greek Silver Torque Bracelet - Twin Rams
Estimate $1,100 - $1,500
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