Six Roman Bracelets with Sliding Knot & Twisted Wire Forms

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Roman, Imperial period, ca. 100–400 CE. Six open and adjustable bracelets, two of iron, one of copper, and three of copper alloy, together showing the range of everyday Roman arm ornament. The largest is a hoop made from a single drawn rod. Its ends are wrapped in tight coils around the opposite shank, so the two coils slide along the hoop and let the wearer change its size. Two smaller bracelets are made of plied, twisted wire, and their soft green patina gives the strands the look of braided cord. The other three are open-ended cuffs made from flat or rounded bands. One iron example has finely notched edges along its outer face, and another cuff has tapered terminals. The small diameter of the twisted pieces suggests they were perhaps worn by a child or on the wrist of a slender adult. Size of largest: 0.33" H x 3.45" Diam (0.8 cm H x 8.8 cm Diam). The sliding-knot bracelet was one of the most practical jewelry designs of the Roman provinces. Each end of a single rod is wound around the opposite shank, so the coils act as moving collars and one hoop can fit wrists of different sizes. The type was widespread from the Rhineland to the Danube and across the eastern provinces during the middle and later Imperial centuries. Twisted-wire and plain cuff bracelets were cheap, and makers produced them in large numbers alongside it. Ornaments like these were worn across Roman society, including by people who could not afford gold or silver. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #204926

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