A BRONZE BANGLE WITH SPIKES South China/ Northern Vietnam, Dong-Son culture (800 BC – 200 AD). Cast with four long spikes and incised with characteristic spiral designs.

Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, some losses. Fine, naturally grown patina with extensive malachite as well as azurite and cuprite encrustations.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.

Weight: 231.5 g
Dimensions: Inner Diameter 5.5 cm, Outer Diameter 16 cm