European Bronze Age Spiral Finger Ring

£ 175.00

A fine European Bronze Age ring which features a large spiral motif, formed from a single strand of bronze wire. The wire leads down from the motif and loops four times to form a central finger hole. Beautiful green patination is visible across the surface.

Closest UK Ring Size: I

Date: Circa 1200-800 BC
Period: Bronze Age
Provenance: Ex German Collection, Munich, 1990's
Condition: Very good. Patination to the whole piece along with some earthly encrustation.

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SKU: CFF-57 Category: Tags: ,

The Celtic spiral is a dynamic and popular symbol, indicative of endless movement and in use from the Neolithic period (circa 5000 BC) making it one of the oldest geometric shapes found in the ancient world. Bronze craftsmen continued to use the pattern during the Bronze Age, though more flamboyant and flatter spiral patterns were favoured

To discover more about spirals in Celtic culture, please visit our relevant blog post:The Symbolism of the Spiral in Celtic Imagery

Weight 6.2 g
Dimensions W 2.2 x H 2.4 cm
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