Gold Loop-terminal Torc
Unknown artist, 2nd century BC–1st century AD
This torc is made from a single strand of gold wire about 2 mm in thickness and originally about 3 feet long. This strand was doubled back on itself to give the appearance of a double strand, and it was then twisted rope fashion. The two ends were left untwisted and fashioned into double loops about a third of an inch in diameter. The single joint can be discerned about midway along the twisted section. The final stage consisted of bending the ornament into penannular form for use as a neck ornament.
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Title of artwork, date
Gold Loop-terminal Torc, 2nd century BC–1st century AD
Date supported
1960
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
13 cm
Grant
100
Total cost
340
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