Torcs were the most visible sign of rank in the castros of the north-west. Worn open at the front and closed by nothing but their own weight, they were made to be seen from across a village. Ours keeps the rope-twisted body and the double-knob terminals, scaled down to sit flat at the collarbone.
Measured drawing · RL-001
Provenance
Gold torc with double-knob terminals
Castro culture · Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
Lusitania · RL-001
Castro Torc
An open collar with knotted terminals
€290
Provenance
- Based on
- Gold torc with double-knob terminals
- Culture
- Castro culture
- Period
- Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
- Region
- North-west Iberia
- Reference
- Museum and inventory number published on the card once verified.
Our piece isAn interpretationThe original’s form, changed where needed so it can be worn every day.
Details
- Dimensions
- Inner diameter 12.5 cm · body 4 mm
- Weight
- 38 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.