Lot 1023
A pair of Hallstatt-period arm rings (Schaukelringe), 7th century B.C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Typical pair of lock rings with open, straight-cut ends. Band-shaped in cross-section with rounded edges. A gentle break in the centre causes both halves of the rings, oval in plan view, to slope slightly to either side. Incised decoration on the exterior with chevrons, horizontal and vertical lines. Dark green Patina. Maximum diameter 11.5 cm each. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: A private collection from northern Germany, acquired in the 1980s on the German art market.
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?