Celtic bronze amulet. Excellent condition. (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Celtic bronze amulet from 300–200 BC, in excellent condition with a dark green patina, measuring 18 by 12 mm and weighing 1.77 g, delivered with a leather cord and carabiner; acquired in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain from G.A. as part of a private collection.
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Beautiful ancient Celtic amulet.Excellent condition.
This amulet consists of three parts. In the upper part is the symbol of the Smoldering coal. On the day of Samhain, the Celts finished harvesting. On this occasion, a fire was lit on the highest hill. Part of the harvest was sacrificed as a sign of gratitude to the gods. The coal from this fire was the most powerful protective amulet. The Celts used the coal from the Samhain fire in the hearth of their home. Thus, it protected the whole family. The ring is a symbol of eternity in the middle. The symbolic image of the hearth is below. The amulet symbolizes the eternal protection of the owner and his family.
Excellent condition, intact.Beautiful smooth dark green patinaSigns of wear consistent with age and use. Wearable. 100% original. Look at many photos for your own impression.
The pendant will be delivered with a leather jewelry cord with a carabiner.
Dimensions: 18 mm x 12 mm.
Weight: 1.77 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
Beautiful ancient Celtic amulet.Excellent condition.
This amulet consists of three parts. In the upper part is the symbol of the Smoldering coal. On the day of Samhain, the Celts finished harvesting. On this occasion, a fire was lit on the highest hill. Part of the harvest was sacrificed as a sign of gratitude to the gods. The coal from this fire was the most powerful protective amulet. The Celts used the coal from the Samhain fire in the hearth of their home. Thus, it protected the whole family. The ring is a symbol of eternity in the middle. The symbolic image of the hearth is below. The amulet symbolizes the eternal protection of the owner and his family.
Excellent condition, intact.Beautiful smooth dark green patinaSigns of wear consistent with age and use. Wearable. 100% original. Look at many photos for your own impression.
The pendant will be delivered with a leather jewelry cord with a carabiner.
Dimensions: 18 mm x 12 mm.
Weight: 1.77 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
300-200 BC
Name of object
bronze amulet. Excellent condition.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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