Gold bracelet

This gold bracelet is one of several found together at Lower Largo in Fife. It was an expensive and high status items of jewellery, worn sometime between 300 BC and 50 AD.

The bracelet was made by twisting a thin band of gold, a simple but elegant means of decoration, more often found on neck rings. The ends were curved backwards to form simple hooks for fastening. It is broken at one end.

Jewellery functioned as a symbol of power and prestige in many periods. Some items, such as these, were worn to confirm the status and wealth of their aristocratic owners.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-510-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FE 55
Date:	Between 300 BC and 50 AD
Material:	Gold ribbon; spirally twisted; with recurved ends
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What:	Torc
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Where:	Scotland, Fife, Lower Largo
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Description:	Gold ribbon torc from Lower Largo
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