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LOT 0372

Iron Age Celtic Bronze Animal Toggle

50 B.C.-100 A.D.

1 1/4 in. (2 1/2 in.) (9.42 grams, 33 mm (18.1 grams total, 62 mm including stand)).

Comprising a tapering cylindrical shank with horse-head finial, mane extending to the rear, vertical slot; collar to the base developing to a bull's head with curved horns, ring-and-dot eyes; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Acquired by Robin Symes in the 1990s.
From the collection of Robin Symes, released by the liquidators of Robin Symes Limited in 2012, with inventory number 89.111.
with ArtAncient Ltd, 2013.
Private collection, London.

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LOT 0372

Iron Age Celtic Bronze Animal Toggle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

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