9th-6th century BC. A silver round-section penannular bracelet with opposed beast-head terminals. See The British Museum, 'Annual Report of the General Progress of the Museums for the year 1936' in Natural History, 1937, pp.10-11, accession no.1936,0613.188. 79 grams, 77mm (3"). From a deceased gentleman, London/Israel collection, 1970-1999. A similar bracelet was found during the excavations of Urartu site at the castle of Çavu?tepe, near Van. The necropolis dates to the kingdom of Sarduri II (764-735 BC) who built the fortress. The bracelet was found in the grave and considering that the Urartians were the ancestors of the Proto-Armenians it could be an afterlife gift destined to honour the god Vahagn, the Dragon Reaper. Condition Report Fine condition.