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LOT 1622
Celtic Bronze La Tène Shield Decoration
IRON AGE, 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 5/8 in. (13.9 grams, 68 mm).
Comprising two discoid plaques each with a central mounting stud, joined by an arched panel with stepped outer edges; river atination. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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British Celtic Ceramic Urn
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Of La Tène III type in grey/brown fabric with single etched band decoration and a row of diagonal stripes to the shoulder; restored. 714 grams, 19 cm
Found Norfolk, UK. Acquired February 2002 from Ancient and Oriental, UK. From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s. -
Celtic to Post Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
1st-20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: seal die with cross potent motif; hooked tag, knife bolster, mortar form a cosmetic grinder and other items. 62.4 grams total, 12-58 mm
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Celtic Bronze Horse Statuette
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Modelled in the round in advancing pose with one foreleg raised. 20.06 grams, 57 mm
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