Bracelet with sliding clasp
This type of bracelet is termed an overlap-twist bracelet after its construction: the ends of a hoop extend into a long wire that twists around the opposite terminal. This example employs two rods twisted together to form the hoop.
These bracelets were popular throughout the Roman Period. In Egypt depictions show they were worn with the overlapped part of the bracelet on the exterior of the wrist.
These bracelets were popular throughout the Roman Period. In Egypt depictions show they were worn with the overlapped part of the bracelet on the exterior of the wrist.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bracelet with sliding clasp
- Period: Roman Period
- Date: A.D. 2nd–3rd century
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: Diam: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
- Object Number: 23.2.39
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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