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LOT 1774
Celtic Bronze Zoomorphic Fertility Pendant
IRON AGE, 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (23.9 grams, 62 mm).
Openwork teardrop-shaped pendant with a bird head on each side, curving finial with punched annular 'eyes'.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Celtic Bronze Zoomorphic Fertility Pendant
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Openwork teardrop-shaped pendant with a bird head on each side, curving finial with punched annular 'eyes'. 23.9 grams, 62 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
British Celtic Enamelled Bronze Trefoil Mount
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Formed as a trefoil with a central boss and stem to the reverse; each lobe with an eccentrically placed circular enamel-filled cell. 5.5 grams, 21 mm
Found Thrapston, Northamptonshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53268. -
British Celtic Bronze Toggle and Loop Fastener
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Button-and-loop fastener with D-section segmented face, flared arm with round-section attachment loop. 17.5 grams, 28 mm
Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53478.
