Bracelet

Art Historical Context

This delicate bronze bracelet, hailing from Egypt and dating to the expansive period between the 3rd and 12th centuries, a glimpse into the daily adornments of ancient lives in the region. Measuring just 1¼ inches high and weighing a mere half ounce, its slender form—crafted from enduring bronze—suggests it was designed for comfortable wrist wear, embodying the practicality and elegance of personal jewelry in a time of cultural transition from late antiquity to the Islamic era. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic collection, this piece highlights the continuity of metalworking...