Torc

:For the physical quantity, see Torque.

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A torc, also spelled torque (from Latin 'torqueo', to twist, because of the twisted shape of the collar) is a rigid circular necklace that is open-ended at the front. The two ends of the torc typically bore sculpted ornaments, frequently globes, cubes, or animal heads, and less commonly human figures. The body of the necklace was usually but not always wrapped. Although they were most often neck-rings, there were also bracelets with this shape. Torcs were made from intertwined metal strands, usually gold or bronze, less often silver.

Related Topics:
Necklace - Metal

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