Celtic Bronze Amulet

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Bronze Thracian horseman figure, a Celtic funerary amulet with a length of 102 mm and weight 58 g, dating to the Il-l siglo AC, originating from Germany and acquired in 2025 from a private collection.

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Figure of a Thracian horseman, bronze funerary amulet.

An ancient bronze figurative group associated with Thracian culture, consisting of a warrior horseman, a horse figure, and a rectangular base.

In the Thracian world, representations of the horse and rider held significant symbolic meaning and were closely associated with warrior identity, heroic traditions, and beliefs about the afterlife.

It is believed that these figures were related to funerary practices and protective or amulet beliefs, possibly accompanying the deceased in a ritual or symbolic context. The group is particularly noteworthy for its iconography, which recalls the tradition of the Thracian horseman.

Attention: no shipments are made outside the European Union

Figure of a Thracian horseman, bronze funerary amulet.

An ancient bronze figurative group associated with Thracian culture, consisting of a warrior horseman, a horse figure, and a rectangular base.

In the Thracian world, representations of the horse and rider held significant symbolic meaning and were closely associated with warrior identity, heroic traditions, and beliefs about the afterlife.

It is believed that these figures were related to funerary practices and protective or amulet beliefs, possibly accompanying the deceased in a ritual or symbolic context. The group is particularly noteworthy for its iconography, which recalls the tradition of the Thracian horseman.

Attention: no shipments are made outside the European Union

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Celtic
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
Il-l siglo AC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
58 g
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Germany
Country of origin
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
0 cm
Length
102 mm
SpainVerified
481
Objects sold
96.15%
Private

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