Bracelet

Art Historical Context

This delicate silver bracelet, dating from 304 B.C. to A.D. 364, hails from Egypt's Ptolemaic or Roman—a time of cultural fusion following Alexander the Great's conquest Crafted by an unknown artist, its modest dimensions (diameter 4 cm, height 2 cm) suggest it adorned the wrist or upper arm, a common accessory for both men and women in ancient Egyptian. Silver, prized for its luster and relative affordability compared to gold, was often used for everyday elite jewelry, symbolizing wealth and protection. The Ptolemaic era (305–30 B.C.) blended Greek Hellenistic influences with enduring Egypti...