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LOT 0317
Celtic Sandstone Head of a Deity
IRON AGE, 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
11 3/4 in. (10.54 kg total, 30 cm high including stand).
Heater-shaped in profile with reserved low-relief brow, vertical bar nose, shallow socket mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceAcquired between the 1970s and 1980s.
From the private collection of John Watson, Cambridge, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Celtic Silver and Bronze Jewellery Group
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: narrow bangle with beaded outer face; ellipsoid plaque with repoussé pellets to rim, three attachment points. 4.28 grams total, 49-70 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Bronze Patrix Die
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Modelled as a bearded male face with exaggerated brow, nose and cheeks. 48.5 grams, 25 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Silver Ring with Coiled Bezel
Iron Age, circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Formed as a substantial hoop tapering at each end to a rod wound into two coils and the ends wound around the shank. 11.60 grams, 28.42 mm overall, 15.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
