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Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A lovely leaded brass bracelet of torque form comprised of a flattened band with abstract - almost zoomorphic - finials, all enveloped in a rich green and azurite patina. Each finial displays an animal-like form with a tubular, striped snout and perky, petaloid ears. Incised dashes and zigzagged striations run laterally down the exterior of the band. 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: 2.6" L x 2" W (6.6 cm x 5.1 cm); 2.8" H (7.1 cm) on included custom stand; interior of opening: 2.3" L x 1.6" W (5.8 cm x 4.1 cm); width of band: 0.4" W (1 cm)

Provenance: private Lindenhurst, Illinois, USA collection, ex-London, England on April 21, 2014; ex-private European collection

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#177552

Some expected softening and loss of incised detail, but otherwise intact, excellent, and wearable with rich green and blue patina to surface.