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Spiral Armilla

c. 1500 BCE

Central Europe, Bronze Age

Medium
bronze, wrought
Measurements
Overall: 16.5 x 12.1 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1988.4
Public Domain
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Location
106A Migration Period & Coptic
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This armilla or arm ornament has a ridge along the spine, ending in a large spiral at one end.
A weathered bronze sculpture consists of a single wire winding into a large vertical spiral. Below, the metal swoops downward into a wide horizontal loop forming a base, terminating in a tight, flat curl. A greenish-brown patina with patches of oxidation covers the surface, detailed with a pitted, aged texture. Highlights glint off the rounded edges, emphasizing the rhythmic form as it transitions from the top coil to the small grounded foot.

Spiral Armilla

c. 1500 BCE

Central Europe, Bronze Age

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