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LOT 1112

Celtiberian Gold Torc with Spatulate Finials

3RD-2ND CENTURY BC

11 1/2" (255 grams, 26.5 diameter without board).

A large heavy gold penannular neck-ring formed from a square-section bar with flanges to the outer angles, twisted about its own axis; the faces of each flange with punched angled strokes and a band of smaller strokes at the inner edge; the direction of twist reversed about 13 cm from the right finial (as mounted); the finials spatulate, each with three incised tongue-shaped panels; mounted on a display board.

Provenance

From a German private collection; acquired before 1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 1112

Celtiberian Gold Torc with Spatulate Finials

Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,075

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