Four beads from the Bronze Age - Koban Culture

Origin: Ossetia, Caucasus.

Provenance: Dutch private collection formed in 1975.

Period: Koban culture, 11th-4th century BC.

Material: Bronze.

Condition: Good, with the typical signs of age.

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting legacy of the Koban Culture through four exquisite and unique bronze beads, each a radiant testament to a civilization that flourished during the late Bronze Age and Iron Age. Originating in the rugged lands of Ossetia, this culture's influence radiated across the sprawling Caucasus region, casting a spell that spanned from the 11th century BC to the 4th century BC.

Intriguingly, the Koban culture's hallmark lay in the opulent abundance of bronze jewelry, a testament to their mastery of metallurgy and their reverence for adornment. These four remarkable bronze beads, born of their artistic prowess, capture the essence of an era that celebrated the tactile beauty of finely wrought metal.

Among these treasures, two openwork beads beckon with an air of delicate intricacy, inviting you to explore their exquisite latticework, a testament to the artisan's skill in manipulating metal into delicate forms.

The beads, resonant with the echoes of centuries, carry with them the stories of a people who understood the alchemy of transformation, converting raw materials into symbols of status, beauty, and spiritual connection. As your fingers touch these bronze relics, you touch the pulse of a time when craftsmanship was a sacred dance between the human hand and the earth's bounty.

With the weight of ages upon them, these beads have weathered time with grace. Their surfaces bear the patina of history, a testimony to the passage of years and the hands they've passed through. Their origin in Ossetia, a land kissed by the Caucasus mountains, is a testament to the deep connections between culture and terrain.

Hailing from a Dutch private collection, gathered since 1975, their journey has been one of preservation, a safeguarding of history that stretches back millennia. Through these beads, you become a keeper of a story – the story of the Koban Culture, a civilization that found its voice in bronze, and whose whispers continue to resonate in these captivating artifacts.

Important information:
No export license is required for this lot for transport within the European Union.
Because of the importance of this piece, an export license will have to be applied for as soon as it needs to be shipped outside the European Union.
This is done through the heritage inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture.
This can only be done after sale and may take some time.