Celtic Bronze Shield Boss (umbo) - 5 cm (No reserve price)

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Rare round Celtic shield boss with a spike, dating to circa 3rd–4th century BC, in bronze, measuring 5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, with the back mounting pin preserved.

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Rare round Celtic shield boss with a spike, 3rd / 1st century BC.
Securing pin on the reverse remains intact!
Very good condition, as visible!

Rare round Celtic shield boss with a spike, 3rd / 1st century BC.
Securing pin on the reverse remains intact!
Very good condition, as visible!

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Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
ca 3rd-4th centur BC. Schildknop 3e / 4e eeuw v.Chr.
Name of object
Shield Boss (umbo)
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Gifted
Height
5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2010
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
2.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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