Cuff bangle
The artefact
Gold foil bangle, embossed and chiseled, commonly referred to as the “slave bangle”. Entirely handmade, it features a special bezel with an agate engraved with Augustus ' effigy. It consists of three finely decorated sections joined together by a sophisticated knuckle joint system.
Details
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Crafting technique:
Traditional goldsmith's techniques Engraving and repoussage (embossing)
Materials:
Gold Semi-precious stones