Celtic Torque with a Herakles Knot in the Getty Villa, June 2016

Title: Torque

Artist/Maker: Unknown

Culture: Celtic

Place: Northern Europe (Place created)

Date: late 4th century B.C.

Medium: Silver

Object Number: 96.AM.261

Dimensions: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)

Credit Line: Gift of Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman

Alternate Titles: Necklace with a Herakles (Square) Knot (Display Title)

Object Type: Torque

Silver torque is fashioned as two thick strands of twisted wire that meet in the front in a Herakles knot. The thicker twists are augmented by a thinner strand of metal. The twists fade out towards the clasp of the torque, which is fashioned as two knobbed, U-shaped hooks that interlock at the back.


Text from: www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/103267/unknown-maker-torque-celtic-late-4th-century-bc