British Celtic Enamelled Bronze Trefoil Mount

拍品描述

Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Formed as a trefoil with a central boss and stem to the reverse; each lobe with an eccentrically placed circular enamel-filled cell. Cf. the openwork trefoil fittings with La Tène designs from Stanwick published in Smith, R.A., British Museum Guide to Early Iron Age Antiquities 1925, reprinted Ipswich, 1994, p.138-42. 5.5 grams, 21 mm (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found Thrapston, Northamptonshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53268. 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. See our website for more information.

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