Viking period bronze twisted bracelet

The object in detail.

A beautiful Viking period bronze bracelet, dating C. 10th-11th century AD. It is composed of a central bronze wire core wrapped around a thin continuous bronze wrapping, giving the bracelet an almost snake-skin appearance, and then twisted into a triple braid. There’s a thin double twisted wire running around the entire bracelet. The bracelet has a gorgeous emerald blue and green patina with fragments of pure bronze.

Size: 72 x 52 x 15 mm

Weight: 39,1 g

Provenance: 1970s-2000s in the private British collection of W.S. Since 2000 in the private collection of J.G. London, UK. Bought by the current owner in 2014 from W.H. in London, UK., who had owned the item since 2008.

As it stands today.

Offered in stable, well-preserved condition consistent with its age and burial history. Surfaces retain their original character; no modern restoration beyond conservation-grade stabilisation.

A full condition report, additional photographs and the certificate of authenticity are supplied to the buyer. Independent analysis can be arranged on request prior to purchase.