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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 Silver Plaque with Face
Iron Age, circa 1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Discoid with low-relief stylised human face with prominent nose, lentoid eyes, puff cheeks and leaf-shaped animal(?) ears, flattened rim with six punched suspension holes; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 8.6 grams, 38 mm (22.27 grams total, 81 mm including stand)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Bronze Axehead Pendant
Iron Age, circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Formed as a double-axe with curving blades, pierced through the socket for suspension. 2.54 grams, 30 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.
