Celtic Bronze Amulet (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Original bronze Celtic amulet dating to circa 800–100 BCE, in good condition, acquired in 2023 from a Spanish auction house with provenance from a private collection (previous owner since 1975, Ireland).

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We present a beautiful bronze Celtic amulet, used by the Celtic tribes in Europe roughly between the 8th century BCE and the 1st century BCE.

Although today it is commonly used as a pendant, in ancient times it had multiple functions such as a medium of exchange, a symbol of status and wealth, spiritual value or protection.

These tend to be smooth and of different thicknesses. They are often found in sets (treasures), which reinforces the idea that they were a standardized way of hoarding value.

We present a beautiful bronze Celtic amulet, used by the Celtic tribes in Europe roughly between the 8th century BCE and the 1st century BCE.

Although today it is commonly used as a pendant, in ancient times it had multiple functions such as a medium of exchange, a symbol of status and wealth, spiritual value or protection.

These tend to be smooth and of different thicknesses. They are often found in sets (treasures), which reinforces the idea that they were a standardized way of hoarding value.

Details

Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
800 - 100 a.c.
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Previous owner - country acquired from
Ireland
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
Private

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