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Northern Greece / Danube River Valley, Thrace, Iron Age, ca. 7th century BCE. An elegant torc (also torq, torque) made from a thick bronze wire with its surface boasting a densely-twisted presentation. The omega-shaped torc has thick terminals which terminate in curling loops. Torcs were beautiful signs of prestige and wealth from the European Iron Age through the Viking period, so-called from the Latin word “torques” which means “to twist,” because of their appearance. The wearing of a torc is perhaps most famously depicted in “The Dying Gaul” – also known as “The Dying Galatian” or “The Dying Gladiator” – a Roman marble copy of a Greek Hellenistic statue. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 6″ W x 5.875″ H (15.2 cm x 14.9 cm); 7.25″ H (18.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Condition: Slight bending to overall form and minor abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and fabulous green and brown patina throughout.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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