Ritual Bronze Bracelet – Ban Chiang Culture, Thailand/laos, Circa 500–300 Bc Ad

An impressive bronze bangle from the Ban Chiang culture of prehistoric Northeast Thailand or Laos, dating to approximately the 5th–3rd century BCE. The thick circular hoop is surmounted by four large conical bosses arranged symmetrically in opposing pairs. The central crossbar connecting them is finely decorated with a continuous band of spiral motifs, while the bosses themselves are incised with concentric rings — a decorative language that echoes the visual vocabulary of neighboring Đông Sơn art from northern Vietnam.

This bold and sculptural form is characteristic of high-status bronze ornaments found in Ban Chiang burial contexts. Worn as ritual adornment, such objects reflect the metallurgical sophistication and symbolic aesthetics of early Southeast Asian societies.

Comparative references:
– A bronze bracelet with spiral decoration, Ban Chiang culture, in the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco (Acc. No. 2002.75) CLICK HERE
– A bronze bracelet with conical bosses, Ban Chiang culture, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Acc. No. 2002.433.4) CLICK HERE

Dimensions: Exterior diameter approx. 9 cm
Provenance: From a private French collection, formed in the early 20th century during the colonial period.
Condition: Excellent archaeological condition with deep green patina and light mineral accretions. Decorative detail remains sharp and intact.

A museum-quality object from the Ban Chiang tradition, demonstrating the dynamic artistic exchanges that shaped prehistoric Southeast Asia.


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