{"product_id":"bronze-age-penannular-bracelet-with-incised-motifs","title":"Bronze Age Penannular Bracelet with Incised Motifs","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eBronze Age, c. 1200–900 BC, South East England\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional and very rare large cast bronze penannular bracelet or armlet from the British Bronze Age. Substantial in scale and presence, the exterior is adorned with elegant yet restrained geometric incised line decoration covering much of the surface, while the interior remains smooth and undecorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe slight distortion of the decorative scheme suggests that another bracelet was once worn directly adjacent to it, causing subtle compression over time. Bracelets of this type were often produced in graduated sizes and likely custom-made for individuals of elevated social standing. Their dimensions indicate they were most probably worn high on the upper arm rather than at the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMetal jewellery represents one of the defining features of Bronze Age society. Such objects are frequently recovered as prized grave goods, interred with both men and women. The most lavish burials—those of warriors and elite individuals—contained finely crafted bronze weapons alongside personal ornaments of status and distinction. Jewellery was not merely decorative; it was a powerful marker of identity, rank, and wealth within Bronze Age communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA superb and evocative survivor, this penannular armlet stands as a testament to the craftsmanship, social hierarchy, and aesthetic sensibilities of later prehistoric Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent condition. The solid bronze body is completely intact and covered with a dark green to black patina. Minor encrustations. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize approx. 9,5cm x 1,2cm x 0,5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: British private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor a similar examples see:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBracelet, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 53.48.2\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/468435)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Göta's World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56814024065289,"sku":"100100584","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1557\/5561\/files\/IMG_8966.jpg?v=1770829082","url":"https:\/\/gotasworld.com\/products\/bronze-age-penannular-bracelet-with-incised-motifs","provider":"Göta's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}