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LOT 1299
Celtic Bronze Wild Boar Statuette
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (50.5 grams, 46 mm).
Modelled in the round with simple stylised facial features.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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Celtic Bronze Wild Boar Double Clothing Toggle
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Couchant with feet forwards and modelled with two extended T-shaped toggle lugs, curled tail, stylised detailing to the coat and facial features, mouth open, attachment socket to back. 27.7 grams, 43 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
