{"product_id":"antikt-thrakisk-fertilitetsarmbaand-bronze","title":"Antique fertility bracelet, Thrace\/Bulgaria, 17th\/18th century.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique open cuff bracelet in bronze\/copper alloy with strong relief decoration, fluted fields, rosettes and a central geometric cross\/sun rosette motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet belongs to a type associated with Thrace\/Balkans and older bridal and fertility traditions. Similar bracelets are described as gifts from mother to daughter at the wedding and could be worn until the birth of the first child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is hollow, and there is a small original hole on the inside at each end. This may be related to the production of the hollow parts, probably by casting around a core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is estimated to be bronze or another copper alloy. The surface has a dark brown patina and smaller areas with green verdigris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin is most likely Thrace\/Balkans, possibly Bulgaria or Macedonia. The type is known over a longer period, and the bracelet is cautiously estimated to be from approx. 17th-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e• Height approx. 5.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Width approx. 6.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Depth approx. 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approx. 105 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eAntique condition with clear age-related patina, oxidation, verdigris and common traces of use and age. The two small holes on the inside are considered original construction details and not damage. See the pictures, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frøken Lilly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65626542473565,"sku":"SME-086","price":950.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/2804\/5917\/files\/antikt-fertility-armbaand-thrakienbulgarien-1718-aarhundrede-3337002.jpg?v=1789166637","url":"https:\/\/frokenlilly.dk\/en\/products\/antikt-thrakisk-fertilitetsarmbaand-bronze","provider":"Frøken Lilly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}