Celtic Bronze Openwork Harness Fitting 3rd to 1st Century BC - 3.3 cm (No reserve price)
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Celtic bronze openwork harness fitting from the 3rd to 1st century BC, 3.3 cm high, 5.1 g, in good condition and authentic.
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Celtic Bronze Openwork Harness Fitting – 3rd to 1st Century BC
A Celtic bronze openwork harness fitting of Late La Tène tradition, cast in a distinctive geometric form with a large circular central opening, a smaller perforated terminal above and a rectangular openwork section below. This type of bronze fitting is associated with Celtic horse equipment and chariot harness assemblages, where openwork elements served both decorative and practical functions. The piece preserves a pale green archaeological patina with mineral deposits and surface wear consistent with age and prolonged burial. Comparable Celtic harness fittings and terrets are known from the final centuries BC into the early Roman period.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.3 cm
Weight: 5.1 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Celtic Bronze Openwork Harness Fitting – 3rd to 1st Century BC
A Celtic bronze openwork harness fitting of Late La Tène tradition, cast in a distinctive geometric form with a large circular central opening, a smaller perforated terminal above and a rectangular openwork section below. This type of bronze fitting is associated with Celtic horse equipment and chariot harness assemblages, where openwork elements served both decorative and practical functions. The piece preserves a pale green archaeological patina with mineral deposits and surface wear consistent with age and prolonged burial. Comparable Celtic harness fittings and terrets are known from the final centuries BC into the early Roman period.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.3 cm
Weight: 5.1 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
3rd to 1st Century BC
Name of object
Openwork Harness Fitting 3rd to 1st Century BC
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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