THE HORNED GOD CERNNUNOS? 7641. RARE CELTIC BRONZE APPLIQUE, c. 1st-3rd century. The fine applique with the head of an Celtic god with a single horn issuing from his head. I believe I've seen another representation of this Celtic deity but can't locate it now. Or perhaps it is portraying a symbol of a group rather than a single god since it appears that the horn may be ornamenting a helmet rather than growing from the head. A group such as the Carnutes, a powerful Celtic people in the heart of independent Gaul. Carnutes has a meaning something like "the Horned Ones." The Celts viewed horns in nature and added them into depictions of gods because horns were taken to represent aggressive power, genetic vigor and fecundity. Four mounting tenons on back. Section of bottom frame lost. 2.75 inches diameter. Excessively rare!
$2500.
7975. INTRIGUING CELTIC VOTIVE ARTIFACT, c. 1st century BC. The bronze object of crescent form with ends terminating in snake heads; at the center four celtic heads bordered on both sides by double twisted rings. 3.25 inches. This is not a handle as there are no attachment holes or knobs. This fascinating votive object seems to combine a crescent moon with divine serpents and four trophy heads. A very rare and interesting piece deserving of further research.
8888. CELTIC GOLD APPLIQUÉ. C. 3rd-1st century BC. The sheet gold appliqué of square form the bust of a male warrior rendered in Celtic style in repousse technique. 15 x 16 mm. Rare.
12600. ANCIENT SEALS ETC. PA33 c. 20,000-10,000 YBP. Very early Neolithic fertility goddess. Provenance: The University Collection. Verso.
8222. A CHOICE CELTIC BRONZE AXE, c. 1000-600 BC. Cast socketed axe with side loop and ridges. 3.9". Choice condition & patina.
8221. A NICE LARGER CELTIC RING, c. 2nd-1st century BC. These enigmatic objects are often found in Celtic sites and may be an early form of money used by the Celts. 1.8". Nice example with excellent patina. SOLD.
6745. A RARE CELTIC CHARIOT TERRET RING, c. 1st century BC. The bronze reinsí guide ring with two confronting animal heads. 2.65 inches. Nice patina. Rare. SOLD.
8111. CELTIC CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post in the form of a mythological animalís head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. SOLD.
8112. CELTIC CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post in the form of a mythological animalís head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. SOLD.
8109. CELTIC CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post topped with eagleís head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. SOLD.
8110. CELTIC CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post topped with eagleís head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. SOLD.
8115. CHOICE CELTIC CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze decorative ornament of classical Celtic style. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. A beautiful Celtic piece! 4.25. SOLD.
8113. CELTIC SWASTICA CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze swastica found as a decoration for a chariot. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. 3.25 x 3.25 inches. SOLD.
8114. CELTIC SWASTICA CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze swastica found as a decoration for a chariot. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. 3.25 x 3.25 inches. SOLD.
SOLD.
8116. CELTIC CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large sheet bronze horse found as a decoration for a chariot. Bronze attachment nail through hindquarters. Front of head missing. 3.25 x 4 inches.
SOLD.
8225. A CELTIC BRONZE CHARIOT HANDLE, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. The heavy handle for the driver to grip in a speeding chariot. 7.5". Rare.
SOLD.
6286. Two bronze Celtic rings, I-II c AD, up to 2.4".
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