Celtic Bracelet, with Snake terminals
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Celtic bronze bracelet with snake-terminal design dating from the 3rd–1st century BC, in good ancient condition with an olive-green patina and a diameter of approximately 78 mm.
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Description from the seller
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A Celtic bronze bracelet of open circular form, made from a broad, flattened band with gently tapering ends. Both terminals are stylised as snake heads, each with a small drilled eye detail and a slightly expanded head shape.
-> The simple but powerful design reflects the importance of animal symbolism in Celtic metalwork, where serpents may have been associated with protection, renewal, fertility, and chthonic or protective forces.
Diameter: ± 78,2 mm
Condition:
Good ancient condition with surface wear, beautiful smooth olive-green patina with earthen deposits and areas of oxidation. The bracelet remains structurally stable, with some age-related surface roughness and minor edge irregularities. The snake-head terminals remain clearly recognisable.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze bracelets were widely worn in Celtic and Iron Age societies as personal ornaments and status objects. Open-ended bracelets allowed some flexibility in fitting and also provided space for decorative terminals.
-> Snake imagery appears in many ancient cultures and was often connected with protection, regeneration, healing, and the natural cycle of renewal. On jewellery, serpent terminals could give the object both an ornamental and symbolic character.
Seller's Story
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A Celtic bronze bracelet of open circular form, made from a broad, flattened band with gently tapering ends. Both terminals are stylised as snake heads, each with a small drilled eye detail and a slightly expanded head shape.
-> The simple but powerful design reflects the importance of animal symbolism in Celtic metalwork, where serpents may have been associated with protection, renewal, fertility, and chthonic or protective forces.
Diameter: ± 78,2 mm
Condition:
Good ancient condition with surface wear, beautiful smooth olive-green patina with earthen deposits and areas of oxidation. The bracelet remains structurally stable, with some age-related surface roughness and minor edge irregularities. The snake-head terminals remain clearly recognisable.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze bracelets were widely worn in Celtic and Iron Age societies as personal ornaments and status objects. Open-ended bracelets allowed some flexibility in fitting and also provided space for decorative terminals.
-> Snake imagery appears in many ancient cultures and was often connected with protection, regeneration, healing, and the natural cycle of renewal. On jewellery, serpent terminals could give the object both an ornamental and symbolic character.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
3rd-1st century BC
Name of object
with Snake terminals, Bracelet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
