Necklace or Torque

Cleveland Museum of Art

Necklace or Torque by unknown artist. This object is a metal necklace or torque. The metal appears to be bronze or copper, with a dark green and brown patina. The object is curved into a horseshoe shape. The ends are not connected, with one end curled into a small loop and the other tapering to a point. The surface is textured and rough, with visible ridges and imperfections. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.