Rare Ancient Celtic Bronze Amulet “Threshold of Samhain” — Ritual Protective Talisman, 2nd–1st century BC A rare ancient Celtic bronze amulet of an exceptionally uncommon dual-ring form, distinguished by a beautiful, stable, centuries-old patina formed through time and ritual use. • Material: Bronze with rich ancient patina • Size: 33 × 25 mm • Condition: Excellent; wearable; noble traces of age • Origin: Western / Central Europe Old private collection Shipping: EU only This amulet dates to the Late Iron Age and is associated with beliefs surrounding Samhain, the pivotal moment of the Celtic calendar when the worlds of the living and the spirits come into contact and the old year gives way to the new. Why the amulet has two rings instead of three Unlike tripartite forms, this amulet is based on a dual cosmological concept, appropriate specifically to Samhain as a threshold rather than a cycle: The upper ring represents the world of the living — ordered, bounded, and protected by clan and tradition. The lower ring symbolizes the Otherworld — the realm of ancestors and spirits, fluid, powerful, and undefined. Samhain is not a triadic state but a moment of transition between two realms. The absent third element is intentional: the human wearer stands between the rings, embodying the crossing itself. Form and meaning The projecting elements along the edges may be interpreted as stylized flames or protective markers, reinforcing the talisman’s apotropaic function. The strong vertical symmetry emphasizes balance between worlds, while the lower projection acts as an anchoring point, protecting the wearer from the destabilizing forces of the Otherworld. Such amulets were likely worn by individuals of special status — warriors, tradition-keepers, or ritual specialists. They were not decorative items, but personal protective symbols, intended for times of danger and transition. This is not a reproduction, but an authentic ancient artifact. Objects of this form, symbolism, and preservation are extremely rare. A powerful relic of Celtic spiritual belief and an outstanding addition to a serious antiquities collection.