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LOT 1770
British Celtic Bronze Dog's Head
IRON AGE, 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.18 grams, 23 mm).
A stylised zoomorphic head, roughly pear-shaped and flattened on the underside, with slender ears angling upwards at the back; vertical perforation to the centre; area of iron corrosion at the base indicating the now-missing rivet. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Titchmarsh, East Northamptonshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BH-F944D6
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Celtic Bronze Openwork Chariot Teret Ring
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: a substantial ring, the upper section formed as a series of conjoined bulbs, the lower portion lentoid in section springing from a bulb; the bulb mounted on a base, C-shaped in section, carinated and recurved at each end to terminate in a knop attached to the underside of the ring; the base developing to a vertical strap with flanking crescent horns meeting at a ribbed collar; beneath the bulb, a rectangular loop to accept a bridle strap; one side of base absent. 64.6 grams, 63 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
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