Celtic Bronze Celtic Bronze Ring Amulet or Ring Money - 54 mm (No Reserve Price)
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Celtic bronze ring amulet or ring money, solidly cast with evenly spaced lobed protrusions, diameter 54 mm, dating to the Celtic period ca. 800–50 BC, in very good condition with minor surface wear and natural patina.
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Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter 54 mm
Period: Celtic, circa 800–50 BC
Condition: Very good condition for age, with minor surface wear and an attractive natural patina. No restoration.
A fine Celtic bronze ring amulet or piece of ring money. The ring is solidly cast with evenly spaced lobed protrusions around its circumference and a beautiful dark green patina developed over time.
Although the rings were not minted as traditional coins, they were used as a means of exchange, sometimes called "ring money" or "proto-money." They were often found in large quantities in treasure troves.
The rings were also worn as jewelry, attached to clothing, or strung on a rope or leather cord, as shown in the image. Many of these objects likely had a spiritual meaning as a protective amulet. In Celtic culture, the circle symbolizes unity, perfection, and infinity, and is considered a protection against evil spirits.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter 54 mm
Period: Celtic, circa 800–50 BC
Condition: Very good condition for age, with minor surface wear and an attractive natural patina. No restoration.
A fine Celtic bronze ring amulet or piece of ring money. The ring is solidly cast with evenly spaced lobed protrusions around its circumference and a beautiful dark green patina developed over time.
Although the rings were not minted as traditional coins, they were used as a means of exchange, sometimes called "ring money" or "proto-money." They were often found in large quantities in treasure troves.
The rings were also worn as jewelry, attached to clothing, or strung on a rope or leather cord, as shown in the image. Many of these objects likely had a spiritual meaning as a protective amulet. In Celtic culture, the circle symbolizes unity, perfection, and infinity, and is considered a protection against evil spirits.
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Culture
Celtic
Century/ Timeframe
800–50 BC
Name of object
Celtic Bronze Ring Amulet or Ring Money
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
54 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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