Title: Bronze Age Incised crescent-form Gorget North Central Europe
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Period: Unassigned
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Origin: Central Europe > Germany
Condition: Museum Quality
Item Date: 1st millennium BC
Item ID: 5207
A BRONZE AGE INCISED GORGET. Northcentral Europe, c. 1st millennium BC. The jet? crescent-form gorget with a deeply incised dot and line pattern. 4.25 x 4.75 x 0.5 inches. Excellent condition with minor cracks and deposits. See a very similarly shaped gorget in ‘Archaeology’, Sept/Oct 2001 p. 16 where it is noted that these are found in southern Sweden, Germany, and Poland. Rare. This is a featured art consignment piece. All collectibles are curated distinguishable art objects from top end collections. We’ve built an exceptionally sophisticated safe infrastructure with a proven consignment management system featuring high-quality visual art and antiques, for both buyers and sellers. All published works of art must be unique & rare in order to receive an invitation to join our exclusive gallery forum. You can reach us if you have any questions. 415-776-0104
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorget
A gorget originally was a steel or leather collar designed to protect the throat. It was a feature of older types of armour and intended to protect against swords and other non-projectile weapons. Later, particularly from the 18th century onwards, the gorget became primarily ornamental, serving only as a symbolic accessory on military uniforms.
Most Medieval versions of gorgets were simple neck protectors that were worn under the breastplate and backplate set. These neck plates supported the weight of the armour worn over it, and many were equipped with straps for attaching the heavier armour plates.
