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LOT 1165
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
IRON AGE CELTIC SILVER BIRD AMULET WITH FANNED TAIL
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
7/8 in. (5.71 grams, 22 mm).
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
7/8 in. (5.71 grams, 22 mm).
A silver votive bird with punched detailing, vertical lines to wings, horizontal and triangular lines to the fanned tail.
PROVENANCE:
Acquire in the 1990s.
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
LITERATURE:
See Green, M., Animals in Celtic Myth and Life, 1992, London.
FOOTNOTES:
There is a group of Celtic gods who are not identified by any one recurrent attribute such as a hammer or antlers, but who fall firmly within the sphere of deities with responsibility for wild nature and the bounty of the earth. They are distinguished by their association with animals or especially birds; the votive birds were often offered to these gods of nature and abundance.
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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.
