Celtic gold Ring - XRF test
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Ancient Celtic gold ring with a distinctive double-spiral design, weighing 7.96 g and a diameter of 18–20 mm, acquired in 1995 from the United Kingdom and previously in a private English collection since 1980, in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Celtic gold ring featuring a distinctive double-spiral design characteristic of Celtic metalwork.
Each type of Celtic Spiral has its own significance.
Clockwise Spiral: Represents the element of water. It may also embody personal power.
The double spiral is widely understood to symbolise balance, reflecting the harmonious symmetry of its two intertwined forms. This symbolism is often associated with the equinox, when day and night
are equal in length—a significant moment
in early Celtic culture
The spirals were a popular motif, symbolic
of life cycles and rebirth.
Measurements: diameter:18-20mm.
7.96g.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In London
Previous private English collection 1980
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all applicable national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply.
Ancient Celtic gold ring featuring a distinctive double-spiral design characteristic of Celtic metalwork.
Each type of Celtic Spiral has its own significance.
Clockwise Spiral: Represents the element of water. It may also embody personal power.
The double spiral is widely understood to symbolise balance, reflecting the harmonious symmetry of its two intertwined forms. This symbolism is often associated with the equinox, when day and night
are equal in length—a significant moment
in early Celtic culture
The spirals were a popular motif, symbolic
of life cycles and rebirth.
Measurements: diameter:18-20mm.
7.96g.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In London
Previous private English collection 1980
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all applicable national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Celtic
Metal
gold
Century/timeframe
100 BCE
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
7.96 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
XRF test
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
