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LOT 1561
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
IRON AGE CELTIC SANDSTONE HEAD
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
8 1/4 in. (2.47 kg total, 21 cm including stand).
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
8 1/4 in. (2.47 kg total, 21 cm including stand).
Sturdy carved stone head with almond-shaped face, incised disc eyes and slotted mouth, rectangular brow; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Jackson, S., Celtic and Other Stone Heads, Shipley, 1973, item 56, for type.
FOOTNOTES:
The cult of the human head was prevalent in the Celtic world, being associated with warding-off evil spirits and bearing of good luck.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
