Celtic Large Celtic brooch | Etruscan culture is also possible
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Large bronze early Iron Age brooch, 16.5 cm long and 121 g, attributed to Celtic or Etruscan culture, dated ca. 6th century BC or earlier, in good condition, acquired in 2025 at a German auction, formerly from the Odermatt Collection.
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Large-format brooch of impressive design, culturally and historically attributable to the Celtic or Etruscan environment.
Material: bronze
Date: approx. 6th century BC or earlier (8th–7th century BC)
Dimensions: length 16.5 cm and weight 121 g
Condition: good condition
The large-format brooch is made of bronze and consists of a strongly formed, approximately circular bow that transitions into a long, straight pin arm. The bow is twisted several times and has a striking, spiral-like roughened central zone that is plastically emphasised. The reverse side shows the completely preserved needle with spiral winding and hook end. The surface is covered with a greenish patina; signs of corrosion are present.
Large brooches of this type are characteristic of the early Iron Age and served both as functional garment fasteners and as representative status objects. Comparable examples are known from the Italian region, especially from central Italy, where they are often discussed in the context of Etruscan or Italic-Celtic finds.
A published comparative piece (Met museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/465321) is attributed to a Celtic culture. Object no. 17.192.251a, b
Provenance: Formerly from the Odermatt Collection of Antiquities, Zurich. In the collection since the 1970s to 1980s. Acquired on the German art market.
Please note:
Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country.
There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included.
We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge.
The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days.
Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Protection of cultural property: All artefacts offered by us originate from private old collections or were acquired at art auctions.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years we have been collecting artefacts from the ancient advanced cultures of the Mediterranean region as well as cultures from the Asian and American continents. Collecting ancient art from the great peoples is more than a pastime, it's a piece of history you can touch. All artefacts from our collection were brought together with a good conscience and with a lot of effort and joy and exchanged or bought in collector circles. If an interesting collection is for sale, we may also buy up old collections.
For decades, the focus of our collection has been on antique jewelery beads. Studying old and new literature gives great insights into the early cultures of our earth. We would be happy to help you build a collection with our expertise and experience. The authenticity is guaranteed on all artefacts offered. Enjoy browsing our collection!
Translated by Google TranslateLarge-format brooch of impressive design, culturally and historically attributable to the Celtic or Etruscan environment.
Material: bronze
Date: approx. 6th century BC or earlier (8th–7th century BC)
Dimensions: length 16.5 cm and weight 121 g
Condition: good condition
The large-format brooch is made of bronze and consists of a strongly formed, approximately circular bow that transitions into a long, straight pin arm. The bow is twisted several times and has a striking, spiral-like roughened central zone that is plastically emphasised. The reverse side shows the completely preserved needle with spiral winding and hook end. The surface is covered with a greenish patina; signs of corrosion are present.
Large brooches of this type are characteristic of the early Iron Age and served both as functional garment fasteners and as representative status objects. Comparable examples are known from the Italian region, especially from central Italy, where they are often discussed in the context of Etruscan or Italic-Celtic finds.
A published comparative piece (Met museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/465321) is attributed to a Celtic culture. Object no. 17.192.251a, b
Provenance: Formerly from the Odermatt Collection of Antiquities, Zurich. In the collection since the 1970s to 1980s. Acquired on the German art market.
Please note:
Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country.
There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included.
We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge.
The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days.
Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Protection of cultural property: All artefacts offered by us originate from private old collections or were acquired at art auctions.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years we have been collecting artefacts from the ancient advanced cultures of the Mediterranean region as well as cultures from the Asian and American continents. Collecting ancient art from the great peoples is more than a pastime, it's a piece of history you can touch. All artefacts from our collection were brought together with a good conscience and with a lot of effort and joy and exchanged or bought in collector circles. If an interesting collection is for sale, we may also buy up old collections.
For decades, the focus of our collection has been on antique jewelery beads. Studying old and new literature gives great insights into the early cultures of our earth. We would be happy to help you build a collection with our expertise and experience. The authenticity is guaranteed on all artefacts offered. Enjoy browsing our collection!
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Culture
Celtic
Century/ Timeframe
6th century BC or earlier
Name of object
Large Celtic brooch | Etruscan culture is also possible
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Alte Hochkulturen
- Repräsentant:
- Simon Breunig
- Adresse:
- Adam-Zoeller-Strasse 5
63906 Erlenbach am Main
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +4915112408130
- Email:
- jaegerundsammler1@gmx.de
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE325071353
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