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Iron Age Celtic Stone Head
Iron Age Celtic Stone Head
Item Details
Description
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D. or later. Sub-rectangular carved head with mount to the rear, elongated facial features, reserved disc eyes and wedge-shaped nose, slit mouth, rounded brow; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Jackson, S., Celtic and Other Stone Heads, Shipley, 1973, item 56, for type. 7.7 kg total, 32 cm including stand (12 5/8 in.).

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.

The cult of the human head was prevalent in the Celtic world, being associated with warding-off evil spirits and bearing of good luck. [No Reserve]
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Iron Age Celtic Stone Head

Estimate £600 - £800
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Starting Price £5
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