Celtic Druid Amulet Pendant (No reserve price)
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Celtic Druid Amulet Pendant, a bronze elongated oval pendant with a central domed boss, dating to ca. 100 BC–100 AD, in Good ancient condition, acquired from a dealer at a fair in the Netherlands in 2025, authentic/original.
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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.
Ancient Celtic bronze pendant of elongated oval form, with an integral suspension loop at the top and a small terminal knob at the lower end. The centre is decorated with a raised domed boss.
-> The pendant may have served as a personal ornament or protective amulet. The prominent central boss gives the pendant a strong focal point and may have had symbolic meaning, possibly connected with protection, the eye, solar imagery, or general apotropaic decoration.
The pendant will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord with a modern metal suspension ring.
Size: ± 37 x 15,2 mm
Condition:
Good ancient condition with surface wear, green patination, small marks, and age-related deposits. The suspension loop, lower terminal, and central boss are well preserved. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Small bronze pendants were widely used in antiquity as personal ornaments, dress accessories, and amulets. Their compact size made them suitable for daily wear, while their shapes and symbols could carry protective or devotional meaning.
-> The eye-shaped outline and central dome give this pendant an amuletic quality. In many ancient cultures, simple geometric and circular motifs were associated with protection, visibility, and the warding off of harmful forces.
-> The Celts were a diverse group of Iron Age societies spread across much of Europe, particularly in regions that are now France, the British Isles, Central Europe, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Rather than forming a single unified civilisation, Celtic communities shared related languages, artistic traditions, and religious beliefs.
Celtic religion was closely connected to nature and the landscape. Sacred places included forests, rivers, springs, and hilltops, which were believed to be inhabited by spiritual forces or deities. Many objects, such as weapons, jewellery, and offerings, were deliberately deposited in water or other natural locations as part of ritual practices.
The Druids formed the intellectual and religious elite of Celtic society. They acted as priests, judges, scholars, and advisors, and were responsible for preserving religious knowledge, law, and tradition through oral transmission rather than written texts. According to classical sources, Druids played a central role in rituals, education, and the interpretation of the natural and spiritual world.
Belief in an afterlife or the continuation of the soul was widespread among the Celts, which may explain the presence of grave goods and the symbolic importance of personal ornaments and amulets. Many surviving artefacts reflect both everyday use and spiritual significance, offering insight into a belief system deeply interwoven with daily life.
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*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!
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.
Ancient Celtic bronze pendant of elongated oval form, with an integral suspension loop at the top and a small terminal knob at the lower end. The centre is decorated with a raised domed boss.
-> The pendant may have served as a personal ornament or protective amulet. The prominent central boss gives the pendant a strong focal point and may have had symbolic meaning, possibly connected with protection, the eye, solar imagery, or general apotropaic decoration.
The pendant will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord with a modern metal suspension ring.
Size: ± 37 x 15,2 mm
Condition:
Good ancient condition with surface wear, green patination, small marks, and age-related deposits. The suspension loop, lower terminal, and central boss are well preserved. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Small bronze pendants were widely used in antiquity as personal ornaments, dress accessories, and amulets. Their compact size made them suitable for daily wear, while their shapes and symbols could carry protective or devotional meaning.
-> The eye-shaped outline and central dome give this pendant an amuletic quality. In many ancient cultures, simple geometric and circular motifs were associated with protection, visibility, and the warding off of harmful forces.
-> The Celts were a diverse group of Iron Age societies spread across much of Europe, particularly in regions that are now France, the British Isles, Central Europe, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Rather than forming a single unified civilisation, Celtic communities shared related languages, artistic traditions, and religious beliefs.
Celtic religion was closely connected to nature and the landscape. Sacred places included forests, rivers, springs, and hilltops, which were believed to be inhabited by spiritual forces or deities. Many objects, such as weapons, jewellery, and offerings, were deliberately deposited in water or other natural locations as part of ritual practices.
The Druids formed the intellectual and religious elite of Celtic society. They acted as priests, judges, scholars, and advisors, and were responsible for preserving religious knowledge, law, and tradition through oral transmission rather than written texts. According to classical sources, Druids played a central role in rituals, education, and the interpretation of the natural and spiritual world.
Belief in an afterlife or the continuation of the soul was widespread among the Celts, which may explain the presence of grave goods and the symbolic importance of personal ornaments and amulets. Many surviving artefacts reflect both everyday use and spiritual significance, offering insight into a belief system deeply interwoven with daily life.
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
100 BC - 100 AD
Name of object
Druid Amulet Pendant
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
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
Sold by
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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.
