Iron Age Celtic Gold Miniature Torc Ring

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (6.57 grams, 23.23 mm overall, 16.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

A penannular gold ring formed as a miniature torc, graduated biconical bulbs to the central section of the hoop and dished discoid terminals.

Provenance

Acquired from David Miller in 1974.
Formerly with Maurice Braham and Lord Alistair McAlpine.
Acquired in the early 2000s.
From the collection of a late UK collector.

CONDITION

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LOT 0254