European Bronze Age Spiral Ring

£ 150.00

A very fine Bronze Age spiral ring formed from a long strand of bronze wire coiled into five passes. The entirety of the wire has been incised to create a twisted rope effect.

Closest UK ring size: R

Date: Circa 1200-800 BC
Period: Bronze Age
Condition: Very fine condition, patination to the surface. The two ends of the strand are slightly chipped. Internal diameter: 1.8cm

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SKU: CY-286 Category: Tags: ,

The use of spirals was a dynamic and popular motif, 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 11.3 g
Dimensions W 2.5 x H 1.5 cm
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