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Northern Europe, Viking peoples, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. A sweet and petite cuff bracelet comprised of hammered bronze, extensively decorated with punched and incised abstract motifs. Four perforations at the ends, presumably for securing ties. The small size suggests it was created for a child. The Vikings - groups of people who left Scandinavia to plunder and colonize northern Europe (and who traveled as far afield as northeastern North America and the great kingdoms of the Middle East) - had a distinctive artistic tradition, although many of the metals that they had were acquired through conquest and the bronze for this bracelet likely was melted down from other bronze objects, perhaps some acquired by looting a monastery or trading in the Mediterranean. Size: band measures 1.125" W (2.9 cm); opening 1.75" W (4.4 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128377

Generally excellent with gorgeous green patina.